Nature.

In a experiment, I don't know yet.

Why is Blight so far?

Like, it sounds so simple.

They had no idea.

But now the data's people.

I find this not only refreshing, but at some level astounding.

Nature. Nature.

Welcome back to the Nature podcast.

This week we're looking at using transgenic stem cells to regenerate an entire epidermis.

Plus, we'll be looking at the unexpected disappearance of the axolotl.

This is the nature podcast for November the 9th, 2017.

I'm Benjamin Thompson and I'm Charmne Bundell.

Well, I'm up first this week, talking about a new paper that details the use of transgenic stem cells to treat a condition called junctional epidermalysis bolosa, or J.E.B.

Now, J.E.B is a genetic condition that affects the skin, making it incredibly fragile,

with the top layer, the epidermis, failing to attach to the base layer, known as the dermis.

There are different severities of this condition, and some people experience chronic skin wounds

or blistering of their mucosal membranes. There is no cure for J.E.B., and these recurrent skin wounds

can lead to infections and a predisposition to skin cancer. 40% of children born with J.E.B.

I wanted to get a sense of what life is like for somebody with J.E.B.

So I spoke to Anne-Marie, whose daughter Tia has the condition and has had health issues

since the day she was born.

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