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First-Ever Stem Cell Vein Saves Girl, 10

Blood vessel grown using donor vein, stem cells

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 14, 2012 1:04 PM CDT

(Newser) – Doctors in Sweden grew the first-ever vein in a lab, and used it to save the life of a 10-year-old girl in this futuristic miracle story: A 3.5-inch section of groin vein was taken from a deceased donor, the living cells were removed to...   Read full story »

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stem cell research • medical breakthrough • stem cells • blood vessels

 
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