Friday, March 24, 2006

Testicles could be stem-cell source

Source: United Press International
Date: March 24, 2006

GOETTINGEN, Germany, March 24 (UPI) -- German researchers said they have isolated cells from adult mouse testicles that have properties of embryonic stem cells. If the finding holds true in humans, the cells could provide an alternative source of embryonic stem cells, which would avoid the ethical controversy over the destruction of embryos that is now required to obtain stem cells.

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