Can research on amniotic stem cells be substituted for embryonic stem cell research?
Amniotic stem cells are found in the fluid that surrounds a fetus. In 2007, scientists showed that they can be induced to create more cell types than previously thought. However, the author of the study himself said that his research is not intended as a replacement for embryonic stem cell research. Rather, embryonic stem cells and amniotic stem cells will likely be useful for different therapies, thus broadening the potential for these cells.
