Stem Cells Used to Make Pancreas, Gut Cells

Stem cells can be transformed into the pancreatic cells needed to treat diabetes and into difficult layers of intestinal tissue, scientists demonstrated in two experiments reported on Sunday.In one, a team turned immature sperm cells into pancreatic tissue, while another group turned embryonic stem cells into complex layers of intestinal tissue.Both studies show latest ways to use stem cells,

Stem cell therapy helps victims of heart failure

A year and a half ago, Michael Jones' failing heart left him so weak he couldn't even climb stairs.But today, after receiving an infusion of his own cardiac stem cells, the 67-year-old handles stairs with ease, works his southeastern Jefferson County land on his tractor, indulges his love of woodworking and is making plans to begin jogging."I feel truly well," Jones said. "It's awesome. They're