Bioengineers at Work

http://stemcells.alphamedpress.org/cgi/content/abstract/2006-0360v1

I came across this article when doing research for our nano-bot project. In addition to using mesenchymal stem cells to cure ailments of the heart, scientists are also looking at many other potential uses for these non-controversial adult stem cells found in adult human bone marrow. One current investigation showed it is possible to generate certain types of dental tissue from mesenchymal cells, and organogenesis of an entire tooth may even be possible in the future. I find the topic of stem cells extremely interesting, and I believe that if we can gain a better understanding of how the stem cells differentiate into the various cells in the human body, the effects on modern medicine will be astounding.