Stem cells that allow the pituitary glands to grow.

• Position: HEALTH BEAT - Brief article

Stem cells that allow the pituitary glands to grow even after birth have been identified by a team of researchers led by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) Laboratory. They found that, in contrast to most adult stem cells, these cells are distinct from those that fuel the initial growth of this important organ. The results suggest a novel way that the hormone-secreting gland may adapt, even in adolescents and adults, to traumatic stress or...