And they’re not embryonic. The latest study showing the uses of adult stem cells: http://pubs.ama-assn.org/media/2008j/0226.dtl#2
A review of previously published research suggests that stem cells harvested from an adult’s blood or marrow may provide treatment benefit to select patients for some autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disorders, according to an article in the February 27 issue of JAMA.
The paper is here .