Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Stem cell transplant can grow new immune system in certain mice

Source: Stanford University
Date: November 21, 2007

Summary:

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have taken a small but significant step, in mouse studies, toward the goal of transplanting adult stem cells to create a new immune system for people with autoimmune or genetic blood diseases. The researchers found a way to transplant new blood-forming stem cells into the bone marrow of mice, effectively replacing their immune systems.