Definitions for adult stem cells debated

Definitions for adult stem cells debated

Definitions for adult stem cells debated, Published online: 29 October 2018; doi:10.1038/d41586-018-07175-6

Adult tissues must maintain themselves and regenerate after damage. But are these crucial functions mediated by dedicated populations of stem cells, or do differentiated cells adopt stem-cell-like properties according to an organ’s needs? Here, two scientists present evidence from both sides of the debate.