U of T team discovers stem cell jackpot

RACooper · #1 02-09-2005, 03:03 PM

U of T team discovers stem cell jackpot
Feb. 9, 2005. 10:25 AM

University of Toronto researchers have discovered a treasure-trove of stem cells that could one day help repair broken limbs and ease bone marrow transplants. The source: a region of the umbilical cord that holds an abundant supply of connective-tissue stem cells, Joseph Hall reports.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...l=968793972154

Rudey · #2 02-09-2005, 03:06 PM

I'm still waiting for the nanotechnology jackpot that was supposed to let me be superman by now.

-Rudey

RUgreek · #3 02-09-2005, 06:06 PM

i dunno, something tells me the body left those cells there for a good reason. You guys can use yours, I'm saving mine for later

moomoocowcow · #4 02-09-2005, 07:25 PM

You saved your umbilical cord?

Geez! $10 says you don't have a gf/bf!