If cells are removed from the embryo they will differentiate into any cell type. These are called embryonic stem cells. Some stem cells remain in the bodies of adults as adult stem cells.

Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into a wider range of cell types, but are difficult to obtain and their use raises ethical challenges. The best source is the five-day-old embryo.

Our MSc Developmental Biology and Stem Cells (Research) course is designed to train those who wish to pursue a research career in, or to work in associated areas in health or science. You will ...

On the application portal, select MSc Reproduction and Development (Research) as your programme. After selecting this, choose MSc Development Biology and Stem Cells (Research) at plan level. This will ...

Nature Publishing Group will launch an online resource for stem cell biology. Stem cell research ... touches on most other disciplines, as stem cells have been found in a plethora of embryonic ...

The molecular and genetic characteristics of stem cells and their developmental potential will be explored. Lectures and readings will cover the development of embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells, ...

As division continues, some cells divide into the growing mass ... “Manipulating gene expression in human embryos is challenging,” explained Marta Shahbazi, a stem cell biologist at the Medical ...