Intestinal Cell Regeneration Trigger Identified
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified a crucial biochemical process called H3K36 methylation that acts as a “switch” for intestinal cell regeneration after injury. This process controls whether normal intestinal cells can revert to a regenerative stem cell state. The discovery, published in Nature Cell Biology, reveals that H3K36 methylation must be removed for cells to dedifferentiate and […]
The Crucial Role of Intestinal Stem Cells in Gut Health
The health of our gut is more important than many people realize. Our intestines do far more than just digest food – they play a crucial role in nutrient absorption, metabolism, immunity, and more. At the heart of gut health are intestinal stem cells. These remarkable cells reside in intestinal crypts, where they constantly regenerate the […]
How Do Epithelial Stem Cells Enable Renewal and Regeneration of Organs in the Adult? – Ophir Klein
How do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled tooth renewal and intestinal stem cells. Video Transcript: [MUSIC] I was going to talk today about a few different areas of the lab which revolve around this theme of how epithelial stem […]