- Biomedical engineers at Texas A&M University do this research.
- They use tiny nanoflower particles near stem cells.
- Nanoflowers make stem cells create more mitochondria than usual.
- The stem cells make about twice the normal amount.
- Stem cells then give extra mitochondria to weak cells.
- Damaged or aging cells get new mitochondria and energy.
- Rejuvenated cells restore function and resist cell death.
- Researchers say no genetic changes or drugs are needed.
Difficult words
- mitochondria — a small part in a cell that makes energy
- stem cells — a cell that can become different cell types
- nanoflower — a very small particle shaped like a flowerNanoflowers
- particles — a very small piece of matter
- Rejuvenated — to make something healthy and new again
- Researchers — a person who studies or does scientific work
- genetic — related to genes or DNA in living things
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Discussion questions
- Have you heard of stem cells before?
- Would you like to learn more about this research?
- Do you think extra mitochondria can help weak cells?
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