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One of the Institute's four core research programs is
the Stem Cell Biology effort.
Work in this core program is focused on understanding
the natural life cycle of human embryonic germ cells.
The scientists have been working to understand the signals
these cells use to take different paths -- they can either regenerate themselves
or become one of many specialized cell types.
Scientists in this research program are also trying to
manipulate or harness the cells' natural signals to produce desired cell
types, particularly pancreatic cells.
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