The last area where stem cells may be helpful is in the growth of new organs where there is organ failure. One of the problem we face today is a shortage of transplantable organs for those needing them. Many patient's die because there are not organs available.
Two years ago researchers were able to grow a beating rat heart in the lab from stem cells from newborn rats. This hold great potential for the future.
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Monday, August 9, 2010
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