Separating adult from CBE [cord-blood-derived embryonic-like] stem cells, the scientists can extract as many as 10,000 primitive cells from the umbilical cord blood. The scientists then use a micro-bioreactor to generate millions more, according to Dr. Colin McGuckin, director of the Stem Cell Therapy group at Kingston University.
So far, the scientists have successfully formed liver tissue from the cells; and they're now working to replicate pancreatic and nerve tissue.
Apparently, the NASA device is used to test plant and cancer cells aboard the International Space Station in environments similar to that in the mother's womb.
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I've said all along that umbilical cord cells could be used instead of embrionic stem cells. I have been reading a lot about this. I'm glad that more research has shown this to be true.
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