Cells that Reinvent Themselves

Around fifty years ago, researchers discovered that the bone marrow contains at least two kinds of stem cells. The first population forms all the types of blood cells in the body, while the second population was found to generate bone, cartilage, fat, cells that aid in blood formation, and fibrous connective tissue. Adult stems cells [...]

The Benefits and Hazards of Stem Cell Enhancers

For sale are dietary supplements that claim to boost the number of circulating stem cells in the body. One product is an algae extract. A stem cell enhancer promises to support stem cells in maintaining proper organ and tissue functioning in the body. Online testimonials claim a range of benefits including reducing hot flashes, heartburn [...]

Hope in Stem Cell Research

Stem cells are considered master cells. This is because of their ability to develop into different types of cells that can be beneficial to a person’s overall health. The more healthy stem cells a person has circulating in his blood, the healthier they can be. They can also serve as internal repair systems in some [...]

The Adult Stem Cell

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding stem cell research. A lot of people believe that stem cells can only be found in the embryo. They don’t know that everyone produces stem cells. The human body only produces less and less as it ages. But with all the debates going on about it, one [...]