Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom the moment of birth to the last breath, human beings rely heavily on the descendants of embryonic stem cells. Progenitor stem cells, direct descendants from embryonic stem cells, differentiate to create, maintain, and repair various organs and systems within the body. Interestingly, a biochemical pathway known as the Wnt pathway oversees the functioning of the progenitor stem cells and significantly influences our health and wellbeing. The Unique Functioning of Wnt Pathway The Wnt pathway, discovered in 1982, acts as a signaling pathway, essentially a relay circuit of proteins and genes. It directs the incidence and extent of tissue formation … Continue reading →