Adult Stem Cells vs Embryonic Stem Cells

Currently, there is a lot of research studying the many possible applications of stem cells.  These studies may use embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells.  Adult stem cells can be allogeneic cells (from a donor), or autologous cells (the patient’s own cells). 

Given some of the ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cells, it seems that more research is moving forward utilizing allogeneic or autologous cells.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison investigated the differences between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells, and they found the two types of cells to be very similar.  An article in Medical News Today provides more detail on the UW-Madison study.  Click here to read.

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