somatic cell
noun
: one of the cells of the body that compose the tissues, organs, and parts of that individual other than the germ cells
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The other involves editing the human genome, either in normal body cells (known as somatic cells) or in the germline, the cells that pass genes down to offspring.
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Amy Gutmann, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
In utero gene editing, or prenatal somatic cell genome editing, envisions treating a fetus diagnosed with a genetic disease before birth, thereby preventing that entire protocol and the onset of symptoms in the first place.
—Anna Yeo, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
The technique used to create Retro builds upon the pioneering work that led to the creation of Dolly the sheep nearly 30 years ago, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 23 Jan. 2024
Why Trust Us? For decades, scientists have been able to create stems cells—known as induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells—from somatic cells, such as those found in our skin.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
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Amy Gutmann, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
In utero gene editing, or prenatal somatic cell genome editing, envisions treating a fetus diagnosed with a genetic disease before birth, thereby preventing that entire protocol and the onset of symptoms in the first place.
—Anna Yeo, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
The technique used to create Retro builds upon the pioneering work that led to the creation of Dolly the sheep nearly 30 years ago, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 23 Jan. 2024
Why Trust Us? For decades, scientists have been able to create stems cells—known as induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells—from somatic cells, such as those found in our skin.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Somatic cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somatic%20cell. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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