Stem cells to reverse liver damage

Scientists at London's Hammersmith Hospital http://www.hhnt.org are testing the use of adult stem cells, which could reverse cirrhosis of the liver. The team will use a patient's own bone marrow stem cells to treat the disease. As the New Scientist http://www.newscientist.com reports, Japanese researchers are also looking at using the treatment for liver fibrosis. At present, the only hope for many patients is a transplant, but due to the lack of organs available, other treatments are urgently needed.