Source: Bradenton Herald
Posted: July 8, 2006
Summary:
Embryonic stem cells, valuable because of their potential to become any kind of cell in the body, acquire their identities in part by interacting with their surroundings — even when they are outside of the body in a laboratory dish, University of Florida scientists report. The findings may one day help scientists create laboratory environments to grow specialized cells that can be transplanted intopatients to treat epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases or other brain disorders.
Commentary: Mabe this finding will accelerate the creation of specialized stem cells that can be translated into effective treatments tailored for specfic diseases.
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