This is precisely what makes these stem cells so interesting from a therapeutic perspective. They are wired so they can become almost any part of the body. We've uncovered a key part of the wiring diagram for these cells and can now see how this is accomplished.
These papers are a major step forward in our efforts to map the regulatory circuitry of embryonic stem cells--which constitutes the founding circuitry of human beings.
These findings provide the foundation for learning how to modify the circuitry of embryonic stem cells to repair damaged or diseased cells or to make cells for regenerative medicine, ... They also establish the foundation for solving circuitry for all human cells.