Dana-Farber scientists solve long-debated puzzle of how the intestine heals itself

(Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) Scientists find that normal intestinal cells 'de-differentiate' en masse into stem cells that generate the cells needed for a healthy intestinal lining. New study establishes de-differentiation as the predominant mode of stem cell recover in the intestine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news