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Article: New research questions potential of adult stem cells.
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- March 24, 2004
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Byline: Susanne Quick
MILWAUKEE _ Adult stem cells have been heralded as the wave of the future for cardiovascular care. Believed to repair damaged heart tissue, and create healthy new cells, they have been touted as an ethically correct and safe avenue for future heart therapy.
But two new papers, the first from labs at the University of Washington and Indiana University and another from Stanford University, question their potential _ and call researchers to use caution before proceeding further with human trials.
The studies also highlight the limitations of adult stem cells _ once again putting the spotlight on the potential of their sister ...