Stem Cells and Diseases

• Date: November 30, 2009
• Source: stemcells.nih.gov

Stem cells have been researched for more than a decade now to realise their capabilities in fighting diseases from within. The challenge of isolating and growing these cells in lab environments has resulted in further research of how these can be applied to treat diseases. Till date stem cells have been isolated form the marrow and has been used in regenaeration of blood cells post leukemia or lymphoma. More intense research is on to understand the potential of adult stem cells in treating various diseases.