Scientists sequence genome of worm that can regrow body parts, seeking stem … – Medical Xpress

Medical XpressScientists sequence genome of worm that can regrow body parts, seeking stem ...Medical XpressThe flatworm is ideal for studying stem cells, says lead author Kaja Wasik, who conducted the work as a PhD student in Hannon's lab along with co-lead author James Gurtowski from Schatz's lab. "The worms are just like floating sacks full of stem cells,
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