Friday, August 05, 2005

Discarded Placentas Deliver Researchers Promising Cells Similar To Embryonic Stem Cells

Source: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Date: August 5, 2005

Summary:

A University of Pittsburgh study to be published in the journal Stem Cells suggests placental tissue could feasibly provide an abundant source of cells with the same potential to treat diseases and regenerate tissues as their more controversial counterparts, embryonic stem cells.