Word: stemming
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While researchers said they are uncertain about the significance of this new finding, Hock suggested the slower stem cell division could be a biological mechanism to preserve the integrity of the cells. Since genetic mutations accumulate as cells divide, slower division could reduce the rate of mutation, he said...
...study is a major stride forward in stem cell research, added Hock...
...These cells are very poorly understood,” according to Hock, who said the surprising results could help develop better clinical applications of stem cell therapy in the future...
...experiment entailed a novel labeling procedure that allows researchers to examine the rate of stem cell division...
Hock tagged stem cells with a green marker and then observed that some cells retained a higher label intensity, suggesting that they divided less frequently...