An Ancient Virus May Be the Reason Human Stem Cells Can Transform
30th March 2014
The embryonic stem cells responsible for producing every other type of cell in the human body gained their power from an ancient virus that copied itself into our DNA millions of years ago, according to new research. National Geographic reports that the discovery could lead to more effective stem-cell treatments for diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, among other ailments.
Soon to be known as ‘the God virus’, I predict.