Researchers use biomolecule-loaded metal-organic frameworks nanopatterns to aid artificial stem cell differentiation

Stem cells are essentially our body's raw materials—cells that give rise to all other cells and tissues with specialized functions. The conversion into specific cells occurs through a process called "differentiation," in which stem cells divide to form daughter cells. This lends itself to practical applications in regenerative therapy, where functional healthy cells generated from stem cells can be used to cure injuries and cellular damages in our body.