In their latest review published in Science, Professor Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla and our member Professor Magdalena Götz highlight how decades of research are now being translated into real therapies – from restoring vision and repairing salivary glands to reprogramming cancer cells to fight back. These advancements not only promise functional recovery but also contribute to healthier aging and increased longevity.

In an interview on the website of Helmholtz Munich, they share what makes stem cells so powerful, the breakthroughs that brought the field to where it is today, and the exciting possibilities on the horizon.