by SomeSayMarryMoney on February 5th, 2008
Every cell has the same DNA, so theoretically every cell is capable of making the various proteins and other substances found in your body. The reason that cells don't normally do this is that DNA is selectively expressed. But sometimes this regulation goes awry and you end up with tumors that are capable of making just about anything. The clinical name for this type of tumor is a teratoma, from the Greek root "terat" meaning "monster."
by rachel_0077 on October 21st, 2008
I was wondering the same question..so could these "awry cells" be used in stem cell research?
Is there a name for the hollow back side of the knee? Is it a knee pit?
by Sir yhvhash on November 5th, 2009
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If you could have an extra body part, what would it be and why?
by huruey on November 25th, 2009
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Has anyone else here on AB seen the real human body exhibit "Body Worlds"? What did you think of the exhibit of human cadavers? (See answer for one of the exhibits.)
by MRSHINYSHOES on December 5th, 2009
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I am 175 cm that means 68.9 inches am i too tall?
by Anonymous on November 9th, 2009
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...what body part do you like best about yourself?...
by aloha girl on December 8th, 2009
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And since tumors are genetic wild cards, that makes sense.
by tomsims on October 21st, 2008