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Ultimate Stem Cell Discovered

Posted by Hemos on from the more-research-needed dept.

bofh31337 writes "Newscientist is reporting that the University of Minnesota has discovered a new stem cell in adults. It is thought this stem cell will be able to turn into any single tissue in the body." The article is kinda breathy, especially for New Scientist - but if this is true, which needs to be studied more, this will dramatically alter the landscape for stem cell research.

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  1. Stem cells from Liposuction can be used too by Therin · · Score: 5, Interesting

    One other very promising source of stem cells is from liposuction - check out StemSource for details

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    John 17:20