New birth defect treatment studied
Hub scientists test use of fetal cells
Boston researchers are preparing to fix birth defects by using a fetus's own cells to grow replacement parts in the lab. The new parts would then be stitched into place at birth -- or even before. (Full article: 1523 words)
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