Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments

Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential

July 2, 2009 RSS Feed Print
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Thomas Clegg received a heart-failure therapy based on adult stem cells. His heart's performance has improved.

Thomas Clegg received a heart-failure therapy based on adult stem cells. His heart's performance has improved.

The same could be said for every apparent stem cell advance. With each, patients and the public are waiting, hopeful it's the latter.

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