Source: American Chemical Society via WebMD / Fox News
Posted: September 14, 2006
Summary:
By undergoing various kinds of coaxing, researchers have enabled adult bone marrow cells to replace any cell in the body. The researchers used adult stem cells, avoidinng the ethical controversy associated with the use of embryonic stem cells. They demonstrated that these adult stem cells -- which ordinarily would have become blood cells -- can instead become solid organ cells, or even nerve cells. They then taught these new tricks to the adult cells by changing the physical environment in which they grew.
Commentary: Maybe this finding will help to end the ethical controversy surrounding stem cell research.
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