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Cells for Building
In tissue engineering, embryonic stem cells might not be the way to go
The Scientist 2004, 18(22):22
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Tissue engineering has taken on a new meaning in recent years, bringing the stuff of science fiction to the operating table. Bone, cartilage, skin, and other organ tissues can now be grown from stem cells and implanted. Pushing beyond the mechanics of prosthetics, the advances in stem-cell biology and materials science have enabled startling accomplishments, including the replacement of a human breastbone, a thumb, and a rat spinal cord.
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