Stem Cells extracted at birth pioneer new methods for treating ailments
Weak Signal's progress: fully-fledged
This Weak Signal came from:
European Commission Framework Programme for RTD
The theme/scheme related to this Weak Signal:
CAPACITIES: Infrastructures
The sub-theme that best relates to this Weak Signal:
Support to existing research infrastructures
When did the Weak Signal manifest ?
2000-2005
Weak Signal's description
Stem cells extracted from teeth at birth are being stored for future treatment of disease and ailments. At present this is an expensive treatment, but could become affordable to all in the future, dramatically reducing the numbers of sick patients.
