Adult stem cells from bone marrow: Cell replacement/tissue repair potential in adult bone marrow stem cells in animal model
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 13:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers report promising results from using adult stem cells from bone marrow in mice to help create tissue cells of other organs, such as the heart, brain and pancreas -- a scientific step they hope may lead to potential new ways to replace cells lost in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.