stem cells from wisdom teeth of a young girl of just 10 years. To succeed in a team of Japanese researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The so-called wisdom teeth, then, could be a potential source of stem cells to create 'child', thus overcoming the ethical conflicts on the use of embryos. Although, state scholars led by Hajime Ogushi, will take at least five years before the results of this important research can be transferred and used routinely in medical practice. The researchers of the Nipponese Aist, heard by the agency France Press, said they found in the wisdom teeth of small stem cells can differentiate into other cell types. Capacity, this, that makes the embryo very 'attractive' in the search for cures for incurable diseases. The stem samples were grown in the laboratory for over a month. Two potential benefits, states Ogushi. "On the one hand - he explains - we can overcome or ethical conflicts of using embryos. The wisdom teeth are destined to be thrown away anyway, so there will be some objection to their use. In addition, the teeth used in our experiment were taken three years ago and stored in the freezer. This means that it is easy to make a 'stock' to serve as a source of stem cells, a potentially valuable source for research. "In the past, Japanese scholars were surprised by their findings in this field. Last year, for example, a 'Nipponese team of scientists announced it had created stem cells from the skin.
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