New type of stem cell found in amniotic fluid
New type of stem cell found in amniotic fluid
Scientists from Wake Forest and Harvard say they have isolated a new type of stem cell from amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus and from the placenta, a discovery they believe could someday provide a ready means of repairing or replacing diseased organs in patients.
Submitted by matt on Mon, 01/08/2007 - 2:17pm. | Tags: Journal Article | Technology
amnionic stem cells
Very interesting. It sounds almost too good to be true, no feeder layers, no cancer, etc. I'm excited to see a follow-up describing if these cells are really that good.