Monday, April 1, 2013
Photo and design Pamela Lindgren 2013 ©.
iPS-CELL MIRROR
Mirror in the shape of cells.
Inspired by stem cells endless possibilities. Where do I begin and where do I end? The body as the universe infinite space.
The starting point in research on iPS cells are stem cells capability to developing into any type of cells, including heart, lung, brain cell. By reversing an adult cell back to the stem cell level it can be reprogrammed to become as at the moment of conception, it is then called iPS cell. iPS cells can then be grown to various cell types.
Photo and design Pamela Lindgren 2013 ©.
LIVER STOOL
Wooden stool with brass badge for limited edition.
Inspired by the liver form. A stool that symbolizes the waiting many people in need of a new organ undergoes.
The liver is the only organ in the body that can grow back to full size again after donating a little piece. The new piece of donated liver is also growing out to a new fully functional live in another person's body.
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