From Stem Cells To New Organs: Scientists Cross Threshold In Regenerative Medicine
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 23:14
in Biology & Nature
By now, most people have read stories about how to "grow your own organs" using stem cells is just a breakthrough away. Despite the hype, this breakthrough has been elusive. A new report brings bioengineered organs a step closer. Specifically, the advance clears two major hurdles, namely a matrix on which stem cells can form a three-dimensional organ and transplant rejection.