Saturday, April 01, 2006

US company claims to make stem cells from testes

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent
Reuters
Saturday, April 1, 2006; 3:12 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US researchers said on Saturday they had transformed immature cells from men's testicles into powerful stem cells, which they then coaxed into becoming nerve, heart and bone cells.

Commentary: Hopefully these cells can be turned into effective treatments for diseases and injuries.

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