Source: HealthDay News
Date: November 1, 2007
Summary:
HealthDay News reports a discovery of stem cells in the human spine that could repair spinal discs and treat back pain:
"For the first time, researchers have found stem cells within the intervertebral discs of the human spine. They say it may someday be possible to use these stem cells to help repair degenerating discs in order to treat neck and lower back pain."