Stem Cells for the Heart Found

In a find that could potentially revolutionize the field of medicine, experts at the Massachusetts General Hospital have found a type of human heart stem cells that are able to basically differentiate into all major types of cells that exist in our hearts. The discovery is of critical importa... [ read more >> ]

Scientists have identified what they say are the heart's "master" stem cells.

Image comment: Scientists have identified what they say are the heart's "master" stem cells.
Image credits: Lei Bu et al., Nature 460, 113 (2009)

Scientists have identified what they say are the heart's "master" stem cells.