Scientists at Johns Hopkins were able to damaged skulls by transplanting human embryonic stem cells directly to the site of massive injuries. Working in the laboratory, the research team took stem cells and created mesenchymal precursor cells which were then seeded on small scaffolds made of a biodegradable material and grafted onto the damaged skulls of mice. Nathaniel Hwang of Johns Hopkins University was the lead researcher in the study--presented at the American Society for Cell Biology's 47th annual meeting--which is believed to be the first that demonstrates the ability of ESCs to trigger musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. The discovery has a variety of potentially revolutionary applications.

- read the report [1] from the Sydney Morning Herald

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