Small step forward for stem cells, giant leaps remain
Stem cell type and timing of treatment seem to matter most.
Results from the first-ever trial using stem cells that normally reside in the heart had the scientific community using adjectives like "astounding" and "compelling." But as encouraging as the findings were, keep in mind that stem cell research is still in its infancy and has a long way to go before yielding effective treatments for heart disease.
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