‘Virgin birth’ process can produce stem cells: Technique used to create mouse embryo may point to new source of cells

Source: Reuters
Posted: December 14, 2006 6:08pm ET

Summary:

Mouse embryos created through a “virgin birth” process called parthenogenesis show that egg cells can be a source of valued embryonic stem cells, researchers reported. The cells can be closely matched to the immune system of the recipient, making them a potential source for transplants, the researchers report in the December 15 issue of the journal Science.