Which signaling pathway is most famously associated with maintaining the 'stemness' of hematopoietic stem cells and intestinal stem cells?
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Correct answer: Notch signaling
The Notch signaling pathway involves contact-dependent communication between cells. It is critical for binary fate decisions and helps prevent premature differentiation in various adult stem cell populations.
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