The Miracle Of Stem Cell Research
Ah the wonders of stem cell research:
I should note that these were adult stem cells, not embryonic stem cells. In other words: "No unborn children were harmed in the making of these boobs!"Women have grown their own breast implants through pioneering stem cell treatment, it emerged yesterday.
Scientists harvested the stem cells from the women's own fat and encouraged them to form breast tissue.
They say the result gives a more natural look than many of the synthetic implants used by showbusiness stars like Pamela Anderson.
The Japanese teams have carried out trials on dozens of women and say they have had no problems.
They say the treatment will be routinely available from plastic surgeons within five years.
British surgeons said yesterday they were convinced by the technique and found it "appealing".
Stem cells can turn into different tissues in the body and this technique involves taking them from fat.
