Testicles may be stem-cell source
WASHINGTON – Cells taken from men's testicles seem as versatile as the stem cells derived from embryos, researchers reported yesterday in what may be yet another new approach in a burgeoning scientific field.
The new type of stem cells could be useful for growing personalized replacement tissues, according to a study in today's issue of the journal Nature. But because of their source, their highest promise would apply to only half the world's population: men.
Embryonic stem cells can give rise to virtually any tissue in the body, and scientists believe they may offer treatments for such diseases as Parkinson's and diabetes and for spinal cord injuries.
Associated Press
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