Researchers create mini-organs from amniotic fluid stem cells to revolutionize prenatal medicine.
Researchers at the University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital have developed mini-organs (organoids) from stem cells found in amniotic fluid samples during routine prenatal testing. These mini-organs, which include structures from the lungs, kidneys, and intestines, have the potential to revolutionize prenatal medicine by enabling doctors to monitor and treat congenital conditions before birth, and develop personalized therapies for unborn babies. This approach avoids ethical issues surrounding the use of fetal tissue, as cells are obtained from amniotic fluid already being sampled for clinical purposes.
March 04, 2024
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