Stem Cell Solution? Swap Embryos for Menstrual Blood
Thursday, September 30, 2010
By: AOL News

AOL News

Stem cells derived from menstrual blood are hitting the laboratory, with researchers speculating that a woman's period might be a boon for recovering stroke patients.

A collaboration between researchers at the University of South Florida, along with a stem cell company and a biotech firm, will investigate the efficacy of transplanted menstrual-blood-derived stem cells in repairing brain damage incurred by a stroke.

Blood vessels and neurons in the brain are both needed to help repair the brain after a stroke, and stem cells would spur the growth of both vital components.

In fact, research has already indicated that lab mice respond positively to the approach.

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