Human stem cells found in amniotic fluid: report

Source: Reuters
Posted: January 7, 2007 2:53pm ET

Summary:

Stem cells with traits similar to embryonic stem cells can be found in the amniotic fluid that protects babies in the womb, U.S. researchers reported. They used them to create muscle, bone, fat, blood vessel, nerve and liver cells in the laboratory and said they believe the placenta and amniotic fluid can provide one more source of the valued cells, which scientists hope will someday transform medicine.