Source: Daily Telegraph
Last Updated: 2:38am BST 26/09/2007
Summary:
The Daily Telegraph reports scientists have developed a new way to treat liver failure using stem cells:
"Scientists have discovered a new way of treating liver failure that could save the lives of thousands of patients on transplant waiting lists. The technique involves inserting stem cells into the damaged organ so that it is encouraged to repair itself and create new tissue. According to the researchers, the treatment will allow patients to live long enough for a new organ to found and could even enable the liver to completely heal itself so a transplant is no longer needed."
