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Cell reprogramming

Switching on a few genes (the Yamanaka factors) can make cells act younger. Scientists are testing whether short, partial doses can do this safely in the body.

What has been tested, and how far it has got

2Cell reprogramming (Yamanaka factors)Stage 2 · Small studies in people · Not available as a treatment; studied in labsCellular reprogramming turns mature cells into immature cells that can regenerate.Main risk: The page says reprogramming carries a risk of cancer when the new, immature cells grow aggressively.

Recent research

New studies and trials on this appear here after the morning update.

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