Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC)

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) are specialized cells, typically from adult tissues like skin or blood, that scientists can reprogram back into a versatile state similar to early embryo cells. This process involves "resetting" the cell's identity so it can develop into any other cell type, such as heart, nerve, or liver cells. iPSCs are valuable for medical research, drug testing, and potentially for regenerative therapies, because they offer a way to create patient-specific cells without using embryos, reducing ethical concerns and immune rejection risks.