What Are Yamanaka Factors? | Andrew Steele, PhD | The Proof Clips EP #262

Yamanaka factors are a set of genes that were discovered by scientist Shinya Yamanaka in 2007. These factors are involved in cellular reprogramming, which converts adult cells into pluripotent stem cells or cells capable of generating diverse cell types in the body. Yamanaka and his team identified a combination of four genes that, when introduced into adult cells, could revert them back to a pluripotent state. This groundbreaking discovery earned Yamanaka the Nobel Prize. Undoubtedly, the implications of Yamanaka factors are significant. They offer the potential for regenerative medicine and the development of personalized therapies. To learn more, here's Dr. Andrew Steele. Stream the full episode on YouTube:    • Can We Cure Aging?: Unpacking the Interven...   Or listen on your favorite podcasting platform: https://theproof.com/slow-aging-and-a... ==== Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • YouTube -    / theproofwithsimonhill   • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCV... • Instagram -   / theproof   • Twitter -   / theproof   • Facebook -   / theproofwithsimonhill   • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.