Stem cells derived from human menstrual blood have, in mice, prevented limbs with restricted blood flow from withering. Trials in humans facing amputations are expected to start next year.
Now Thomas Ichim, of MediStem, and his team have published a proof-of-principle study in mice, showing that the endometrial stem cells revitalise damaged limbs in much the same way that bone-marrow-derived stem cells do.
Source: New Scientist
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Whoa, that's really scary. I mean cool, I guess, if I ever lose an arm, but still. Imagine this new arm growing back.
Post a Comment