Recently on the Science Daily online magazine, I came across an article that talked about a scientist who developed the first, full-sized bone from stem cells (Jaw Bone Grown from Adult Stem Cells). Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic and her team managed to grow a jaw bone with stem cells from bone marrow. Some of the main reasons for the creation of this particular joint is that it is a complex structure no able to be grafted easily and also about 25 percent of people suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
As of today, the only way to treat these disorders is to replace them with bones from other parts of patients’ bodies. With this new technique, it’s going to be possible to grow new jaws from a patients’ stem cells.
What’s most interesting about this technology is the fact that the possibilities are endless. This technique can also be used to develop other bones in the body so it may be possible, to become your own donor. If you need a repair, stem cells can create a new piece of your body to replace a broken one. The things we can do today are amazing. We have learned almost how to play God.
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