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Skeletal stem cells found in humans for first time, promising new treatments for fractures and osteoporosis
Researchers have finally triumphed in a decadeslong quest to identify human stem cells that reliably develop into the bone, cartilage, and other tissues that make up the body’s skeleton. The discovery, from a team that had previously identified such cells in mice, could pave the way for new treatments for fractures, joint damage, and osteoporosis. What’s more, these cells can apparently be coaxed into existence from fat that is normally discarded after liposuction, hinting at an abundant potential reservoir of stem cells to seed future research and therapies.












