Sunday, April 30, 2006

Stem cell trials will use heart patients

Source: The Sunday Times - Ireland
Posted: April 30, 2006

Summary:

A scientist in Galway, Ireland is preparing tests involving 10 patients suffering from chronic heart conditions. They will have stem cells grafted on to their hearts in order to determine whether this helps to repair the organs. The first human trial of stem cells on heart patients is to be carried out within two years.