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Published online 24 March 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news060320-10

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Stem cells found in adult mouse testes

Procedure could yield an ethically sound source of stem cells.

Researchers in Germany have identified a potential source of reprogrammable cells in adults that could be used for regenerative therapy. The cells would be taken directly from the testis and cultured.

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