Stem Cell research: A new source!

[HOZ]

Well if this is actually true this is good news. Instead of harvesting stem cells from children this study says that fats cells liposuctioned from belly and thighs is an excellent source.

Lose weight and help science!

[LChoy]

Neat find
However, before everyone starts signing up for liposuction, it should be known that the stem cells they are talking about Adult stem cells, and they are usually lineage restricted. Unfortunately, that means that they won't differentiate much beyond a fat cell. First person to consistently transform an adult stem cell into a pluripotent stem cell will definitely be celebrated as a medical hero

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by lchoy

Neat find
However, before everyone starts signing up for liposuction, it should be known that the stem cells they are talking about Adult stem cells, and they are usually lineage restricted. Unfortunately, that means that they won't differentiate much beyond a fat cell. First person to consistently transform an adult stem cell into a pluripotent stem cell will definitely be celebrated as a medical hero

Agreed! Nobel territory if it's ever possible.

[Devils'Advocate]

So what we need is for fat fetuses to have liposuction?