Stem Cells from Teeth could Repair Stroke-Damaged Brains Researchers Say
The research is welcomed as an ethical alternative to killing embryos since it uses adult stem cells.
(Australia)—Scientists at the South Australian University's Centre for Stem Cell Research have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth may hold the cure for brain damage—such as from a stroke. (Photo: Rebecca Hale/NGS)
The Australian Broadcasting Company recently noted that the procedure is currently being tested on animals, with clinical trials for humans expected to begin sometime in the near future.
The research is welcomed as an ethical alternative to killing embryos since it uses adult stem cells.
"In this case," remarked Focus on the Family Action's bioethics analyst Dawn Vargo, "it looks like medical waste in the form of extracted teeth could have the healing properties to treat stroke patients."
