cellular reprogramming

Cellular reprogramming is a scientific process that changes a cell's identity, allowing it to become a different type of cell. For example, researchers can take a skin cell and transform it into a heart cell or a neuron. This is often done by introducing specific genes or proteins that instruct the cell to adopt a new function. This technique holds great potential for medical applications, such as creating tailored tissues for transplantation or studying diseases, as it helps scientists understand how cells can change and adapt in response to various factors.