Dive into the cutting-edge realm of optogenetics. In this episode we explore how light is being used to sculpt the future of stem cell research. We dissect a groundbreaking study that uses blue light to direct stem cells into cartilage, paving the way for advancements in regenerative medicine. Join us as we illuminate the intricate orchestration of cells and light, unfolding the potential of this revolutionary technology in tissue engineering and beyond.
Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(23)01514-0#%20
Humphreys, P. E., Woods, S., Bates, N., Rooney, K. M., Mancini, F. E., Barclay, C., ... & Kimber, S. J. (2023). Optogenetic manipulation of BMP signaling to drive chondrogenic differentiation of hPSCs. Cell Reports, 42(12).
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