Phrases with «fetal stem»

The phrase "fetal stem" refers to stem cells that are found in the developing embryo or fetus. These cells have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body, which makes them valuable for medical research and potentially for treating diseases or conditions in the future. Full definition

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Sentences with «fetal stem»

  • TWO types of human ear cell have been grown in the lab from fetal stem cells. (newscientist.com)
  • But scientists are making progress in refining these therapies, and the first ever trial of fetal stem cells injected directly into the brain is currently under way in children with Batten disease, a rare and fatal illness of the nervous system. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Alarmingly, 20 % of clinical trials using fetal stem cells «have been withdrawn, suspended, or terminated — more than twice the rate seen for clinical studies using non-fetal stem cells.» (lozierinstitute.org)
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