Sunday, March 12, 2006

Deer Antlers Hold Clues To Stem Cell Research

Source: Medical News Today
Date: 15 Jan 2006

New research carried out by veterinary scientists at the Royal Veterinary College reveals that deer antler regeneration may use stem cells and involves similar mechanisms to those used in limb development. The research could take us towards a ‘holy grail' in human medicine: the ability to restore organs damaged through trauma, disease, cancer or excision.

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