Dr Arjun Guha
Date & Time: 
Sun, 06/09/2019 - 11:00
Topic: 
Stem cells: mysterious agents that heal our bodies
Venue: 
MyBoTree, Koramangala, Bangalore
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https://www.instem.res.in/faculty/arjun

The human body is a marvelous machine capable of self-repair. But exactly how does this happen? Some of the cells that comprise us are invariably lost due to wear-and-tear or upon injury over the course of our lives. Usually, these lost cells are replaced with new ones. Where do these new cells come from? In this Science Café, Dr. Arjun Guha of inStem will talk about specialized cells called “adult stem cells” that help in the maintenance and repair of our bodies. He will also discuss how the other types of stem cells (“embryonic”, “induced”) can be harnessed to help the healing process.