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291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Exploring Cellular Reprogramming and Its Implications
Cellular reprogramming involves reverting differentiated cells, like skin or gut epithelial cells, back to a pluripotent state where they can become any cell type. This process entails modifying gene expression and remarkably requires just four factors to achieve a full reversion. However, this advantageous ability to reset cells also carries risks, as such induced pluripotent cells can lead to tumor formation in culture. Insights from cloning experiments, such as Dolly the Sheep, suggest that while starting with an adult cell can retain some age-related deficiencies, other cloned subjects exhibited normal lifespans and health, indicating the potential to reverse cellular aging effectively. This duality of promise and challenge positions cellular reprogramming as a significant area of research, enabling exploration into rejuvenation and the biological mechanisms of aging.
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