Thursday, April 22, 2010

Scientists Create Stem Cells from Eggs of Aging Mice

Source: New York University Langone Medical Center
Date: April 22, 2010

Summary:

Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have created stem cells from the eggs of aging mice that could be used for reproductive purposes and regenerative medicine. The study, published in April issue of the journal Aging Cell, found that even though the eggs from older females were slightly less efficient at making stem cells than those from younger females, the capacity to create stem cells was sustained.