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Differentiate

Definition

verb

(1) To become different, distinct or specialized, especially in form or function.

(2) To undergo cell differentiation; to develop or mature.

(3) To evolve so as to from into a new species; to speciate.


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Word origin: ML differentiātus distinguished.

See also: cell differentiation.


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Stem Cells/Differentiation

... (although I don't think they are called adult stem cells) 2) yes, the difference is the origin. Plus I think the ESC are the only really able to differentiate into any cell type. I'm not so sure about those from adults.

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by JackBean
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:13 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Stem Cells/Differentiation
Replies: 3
Views: 1108

Stem Cells/Differentiation

... cells and adult stem cells? 2. What is the difference and when do they change from embryonic to adult? Upon birth? 3. Is it only stem cells that differentiate or are there other types of unspecialised cells? 4. When would a cell differentiate? Surely if someone loses lots of liver cells for example ...

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by JoWillyTso
Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:59 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Stem Cells/Differentiation
Replies: 3
Views: 1108

allele or gene?????

I've read things about alleles and genes, please correct me if my understanding is wrong, Thank you! To differentiate alleles from genes, let's give a simpler example: For example, you wish to design a website, and to be able to design a website, you will be needing the CODES ...

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by picatooakal
Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:06 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: allele or gene?????
Replies: 7
Views: 23538

How to go about creating a stably-transfected cell line

Hi everyone, I am a PhD student and I'm new to these boards. I'm using P19 mouse embryonal carcinoma cells in my research, and I differentiate them into neurons using retinoic acid. I wish to create a stable clone expressing a GFP-fusion neurotransmitter receptor, of either NMDA-R or AMPA-R, ...

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by JustinNg
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:26 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: How to go about creating a stably-transfected cell line
Replies: 1
Views: 753

Chemical synapses

Hi everyone ; just a quick question ; probably fairly basic but im looking to increase my knowledge ; how do chemical synapses differentiate? what makes one chemical synapse different to another? thank you!

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by Katchit
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:27 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Chemical synapses
Replies: 1
Views: 932
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