Scientists have figured out a way to create heart valves from stem cells harvested from amniotic fluid. The immediate application is for infants born with severe heart problems, but the technique holds promise for the creation of "homegrown" solutions to heart defects that are safer and more durable than existing methods.
I saw this on CNN today. This is way in the future but is truly an amazing thing.
Posted by: Pat on November 16, 2006 06:40 PM