Scientists grow artificial skin from stem cells of umbilical cord
Scientists have developed a breakthrough technique to grow artificial skin - using stem cells taken from the umbilical cord. The new method means major burn patients could benefit from faster skin grafting, the researchers say, as the artificial skin can be stored and used when needed.
"Creating this new type of skin using stem cells, which can be stored in tissue banks, means that it can be used instantly when injuries are caused, and which would bring the application of artificial skin forward many weeks," says study author Antonio Campos, professor of histology at the University of Granada in Spain.
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That's not even really artificial skin: it's actual skin, just not from the patient. That's pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who was badly burned 70% of body..he became a shadow.. I hope this can help.him
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the amazing part...still is artificial skin since is skin grown in a laboratory ;)
ReplyDeleteThis will help your friend for sure Keith Robinson .
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