Super stem cells become better versions of themselves by changing their diet

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have made promising progress in the field of cell biology: they have created what they call "super stem cells", cells younger, healthier and more versatile than conventional ones, with the potential to significantly improve treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).In this study, conducted at the Center for Medicine with Mother Cells of the Novo Nordisk Foundation (reNEW), scientists found that b…

University of Copenhagen Researchers Create ‘Super Stem Cells’ with Enhanced Regenerative Capabilities

University of Copenhagen Researchers Create ‘Super Stem Cells’ with Enhanced Regenerative Capabilities (IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have created “super stem cells” by altering the cells’ diet, enhancing their ability to differentiate into various cell types such as liver, skin, and nerve cells. This development has significant implications for regenerative medicine and fertility treatments. By modifying the stem cells…

Stem cells are capable of creating specialized cells such as liver, skin, and nerve cells, a process called differentiation. Now, a scientific team has demonstrated that by changing their diet, these cells can rejuvenate and become improved, younger versions of themselves. Changing their diet "forces them to metabolize their energy differently than normal, and this process essentially reprograms the stem cells."

Scientists Develop ‘Super Stem Cells’ Paving the Way for Enhanced

Imagine a world where simply altering the metabolic environment of stem cells could effectively turn back the clock on their biological age, enhancing their ability to transform into vital tissue types. This is not science fiction but the crux of a groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Their work reveals that modifying the nutrient source—specifically the sugar type available to embryonic stem cells—can re…

Sugar Swap Leads to Sweet Spot in Creating "Super Stem Cells"

A small shift in nutrient supply has led to the development of a new method to rejuvenate stem cells. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen found that these “super stem cells” remain healthier in culture and demonstrate an improved ability to differentiate into various specialized cell types. This small but impactful change to stem cell culture could advance both fertility treatment and regenerative medicine. Led by Robert Bone, PhD, assist…

Super stem cells become better versions of themselves by changing their diet

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have successfully created stem cells that are better at developing into other cell types, like a younger, fitter version of themselves-by changing their diet. These stem cells are better than normal stem cells at creating specialized cells like liver, skin or nerve cells, which is a core trait of stem cells.