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Wichita doctor makes dramatic stem cell discoveryby Josh Witsman
Story Created: Nov 16, 2007 at 6:13 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 16, 2007 at 6:48 PM CST
WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 16, 2007 - A Wichita doctor has found that adult stem cells can be harvested from a woman's menstrual fluid and developed into nine different types of human tissue.
Dr. Meng of the Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International made the discovery. His findings show the adult stem cells harvested from the fluid can be developed into tissues such as heart, lung, liver, bone, and others. The discovery is dramatic because it involves adult stem cells -- not embryonic stem cells, which have been the source of recent controversy.
Researchers hope these harvested cells will one day work to repair dead and dying tissues in our bodies. (more plus video at link)
Wichita doctor makes dramatic stem cell discoveryby Josh Witsman
Story Created: Nov 16, 2007 at 6:13 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 16, 2007 at 6:48 PM CST
WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 16, 2007 - A Wichita doctor has found that adult stem cells can be harvested from a woman's menstrual fluid and developed into nine different types of human tissue.
Dr. Meng of the Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International made the discovery. His findings show the adult stem cells harvested from the fluid can be developed into tissues such as heart, lung, liver, bone, and others. The discovery is dramatic because it involves adult stem cells -- not embryonic stem cells, which have been the source of recent controversy.
Researchers hope these harvested cells will one day work to repair dead and dying tissues in our bodies. (more plus video at link)