Oh My Gawd ... This Is Fantastic...Will Bring Hope To Patients Everywhere


	Oh My Gawd ... This Is Fantastic...Will Bring Hope To Patients Everywhere

gmentgen

11-19-2008 5:53 PM

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gmentgen says:

A very good example of stem cell research doing amazing good . . .

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11-19-2008 6:27 PM

balthazarus

it is a breakthrough.

11-19-2008 6:31 PM

gingembre

"Surgeons can now start to see and understand the potential for adult stem cells and tissue engineering to radically improve their ability to treat patients with serious diseases."

He said that in 20 years time, virtually any transplant organ could be made in this way.

Wonderful news!

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