Source: Agence France Presse (AFP)
Posted: November 20, 2007, 09:38 EST
Summary:
Two groups of scientists have successfully transformed human skin cells into stem cells, potentially granting unlimited access to the foundation cells which can replace diseased or damaged tissues and organs, it was announced Tuesday. This new technique, once perfected, could eventually allow doctors to create stem cells with a specific patient's genetic code, eliminating the risk of rejection.
