Stem cell research

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Dec
2007

Researchers Find More Benefits To Umbilical Cord Blood

Duke researchers reported today that Umbilical cord blood transplants, even from unrelated donors, can help save the lives of babies born with certain inherited metabolic disorders.
Usually, bone marrow transplants are the only option for such infants, who can die from organ failure and early death. Bone marrow transplants can be difficult to get [...]

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8
Jan
2007

New Type Of Stem Cell In Amniotic Fluid, Placenta

This method of stem cell harvesting should make the ethical groups happy.
U.S. scientists say they have isolated a new type of stem cell from amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus and from the placenta, a discovery they believe could someday provide a ready means of repairing or replacing diseased organs in patients.
The researchers have [...]

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