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Bone Marrow Cells Repair Heart

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the heavy-hearted dept.

Science Daily is reporting that Toronto researchers have discovered a method to utilize bone marrow cells in the repair of a damaged heart after a heart attack. From the article: "While it has long been known that bone marrow cells have the ability to clear the dead tissue after a heart attack, what has not been known until now is the critically important role of bone marrow adult stem cells in repairing a damaged heart, restoring its function and enhancing the growth of new blood vessels."

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  1. It can fix a damaged heart by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    But can it fix a broken one? CAN IT, TACO!

    Until then, you're not off the hook!

  2. Old news and already in clinical trials. by Necromancyr · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This is actually old news, and companies already have clinical trials going utilizing adult bone marrow stem cells in this capacity. Look into any big, bone marrow stem cell company and you can find information on whats going on.