Stem cells obtained from amniotic fluid

Article Abstract:

Scientists have found that stem cells can be isolated from amniotic fluid and grown to become different cell types such as those of muscle, bone, fat and liver. The advantages of the amniotic-fluid-derived stem (AFS) cells in having physical characteristics of both embryonic and adult stem cells, being readily accessible, and having the ability to form mature cells with specialized functions would be useful in research on their capacity to repair damaged tissues.

Amniotic fluid, Stem cell research

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Drug, vaccine research target avian flu

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Avian influenza continues to cause concern in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, due to which experts are taking steps to prepare the United States for a potential pandemic flu. Researchers are studying the molecular characteristics of the virus, and conducting clinical trials for the development and distribution of effective vaccines and antiviral drugs.

Government domestic functions, Care and treatment, Influenza vaccines, Control, Epidemics, Health policy, Avian influenza

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