New stem cells can develop into any part of the body

A team of Australian and international scientists has discovered a new stem cell that can be programmed to develop into any part of the body.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

This revolutionary discovery in stem cell research was published in the scientific journal Nature on December 11.

This means it may be possible to perform transplants using a patient's own cells, which are then transformed into organs and tissues.

"These are incredibly useful cells that can be used in a variety of therapeutic areas," says molecular biologist Thomas Preiss from the Australian National University.

The Grandiose project, which aims to identify stem cells with great potential, involves more than 50 researchers from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and South Korea.

The new cells are seen as a prototype for mass production of stem cells to treat a range of diseases and injuries including blindness, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke and spinal cord injuries.

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