bigmack
10-10-2008, 01:21 AM
Cells taken from men's testicles seem as versatile as the stem cells derived from embryos, researchers reported Wednesday in what may be yet another new approach in a burgeoning scientific field.
The new type of stem cells could be useful for growing personalized replacement tissues, according to a study in Thursday's issue of the journal Nature. But because of their source, their highest promise would apply to only half the world's population: men.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5igrPfiZzZSGqmmpi5a_imgJXPYoAD93MEFVO0
AvgJoe: Hi, I'm here for my appointment.
Doctors receptionist: Okie dokie. And what are we doing today?
AvgJoe: Making personalized replacement tissue from my gonads.
Doctors receptionist: Have a seat
The new type of stem cells could be useful for growing personalized replacement tissues, according to a study in Thursday's issue of the journal Nature. But because of their source, their highest promise would apply to only half the world's population: men.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5igrPfiZzZSGqmmpi5a_imgJXPYoAD93MEFVO0
AvgJoe: Hi, I'm here for my appointment.
Doctors receptionist: Okie dokie. And what are we doing today?
AvgJoe: Making personalized replacement tissue from my gonads.
Doctors receptionist: Have a seat