Shinya Yamanaka

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  Yamanaka discovered how to reprogram adult cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This breakthrough transformed regenerative medicine and disease modeling. His work offers hope for treating conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease to spinal cord injuries.

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  Yamanaka discovered how to reprogram adult cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This breakthrough transformed regenerative medicine and disease modeling. His work continues to influence therapies aimed at repairing damaged tissues.

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  Yamanaka discovered how to reprogram adult cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), enabling regenerative medicine without using embryonic stem cells. His work continues to influence therapies for degenerative diseases and personalized medicine. He won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.