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Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

Stem cells can differentiate to interchange dead and damaged cells. But how do stem cells resolve which form of cell to turn out to be in a given situation? Using intestinal organoids, the group of Bon-Kyoung Koo at IMBA and the Institute for Basic Science identified a brand new gene, Daam1, that plays a vital […]