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Published online 14 March 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020311-5
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Stem-cell powers challenged
Fusion may explain adult stem-cell morphing.
The hyped ability of adult stem cells to sprout replacement tissue types is being called into question. They may instead be fusing with existing cells, say two new reports, creating genetically mixed-up tissues with unknown health effects.
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