Stem cells are quite useful for researchers as they use them to produce other types of human cells. They're able repair or replace damaged tissues that were ravaged by diseases or injuries. Doctor's will take a piece of the patients leg to replace or repair a blocked artery of the heart, from this procedure they were able to extract progenitor cells from the veins.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8639548.stm
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