Banking Your Stem Cells for Future Use

[Still Waters]

Stem cells, the precursors to other kinds of cells in the human body, promise near-miracle medical treatments such as regenerating organs or repairing nerves.

But stem cell medicine is still in the early stages. Culturing the right kind of cell remains difficult and so far only a few procedures are FDA-approved. Odds are it will be several years before a wide range of ailments can be treated with stem cells.

For those who want to be ready for that day, some companies in the United States are offering people a chance to bank their stem cells for future use...

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