The team found another hallmark of stem cells: The cells were poised to become different kinds of tissue. (sciencemag.org)
Researchers have been able to grow the cells in petri dishes, and have even successfully stimulated stem cells to begin building different kinds of tissue. (sciencemag.org)
Progenitor cells are similar to stem cells in their ability to differentiate into different kinds of tissue. (sciencedaily.com)