Researchers highlight warning signs on adult stem cell treatments

The following is an excerpt.

Adult stem cell experiments don’t require the destruction of human embryos–they can be derived from the patient’s own store of stem cells. Further, because they can be harvested from the patients themselves, there is no fear of any adverse immune response as there is with embryonic stem cells.

More and more clinics around the country are offering stem cell transplants using adult stem cells to treat an ever growing list of ailments.

But as Paul Knoepfler notes, recent research suggests adult stem cells should be viewed with more caution.

Read the full article here: Researchers Highlight Warning Signs On Adult Stem Cell Treatments 

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