Op-Ed: Stem Cell Research: The Art of the Possible

April 23, 2007

Today, the ultimate dream of scientists is to be able to rebuild, in vitro (outside the body), spare parts to replace injured or diseased tissues. The concept that stem cells can give rise to and maintain mature tissues has made adult stem cells the focus of intense research, designed to explore their promise for the treatment of a variety of human diseases. (Express Healthcare)