- If a stem- cell discovery in mice by University of Louisville scientists works with humans, it would improve disease research and treatment and could possibly end the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells.
The scientists have found a way to coax stem cells from adult mice to change into brain, nerve, heart and pancreatic cells.
"We have found a counterpart for embryonic stem cells in adult bone marrow. This could negate the ethical concerns," said Dr. Mariusz Ratajczak, leader of the research team and director of the stem-cell biology program at U of L's James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
Replicating the experiment with similar cells found in humans is the next step in proving the value of the discovery, but Ratajczak...
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