Recent research has shown that adult cells can be induced to become pluripotent stem cells (iPS). In order to make this conversion, what is done to the adult cells?

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The process of inducing adult cells to become pluripotent stem cells (iPS) involves introducing four master regulatory genes (Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, and c-Myc) using a retrovirus. This process reprograms the adult cells to a pluripotent state resembling embryonic stem cells. This technique has revolutionized the field of stem cell research and has opened new avenues for disease modeling, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine.

Recent Research Has Shown That Adult Cells Can Be Induced