Therapeutic potential of stem cells

BOSTON, Mass. (Oct. 31, 2008) Adult stem cells resemble sofa potatoes whether they hang out and divide in a dish for too enlarged. They get fat and lose key surface proteins, which interferes with their movement and reduces their therapeutic potential. Now, via a simple chemical procedure, scientists have found a way to get these cells off the sofa and by to their therapeutic target……..

Original post by Heather Craven

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