FuturePundit (no relation) reports that Duke University researchers have discovered that a certain population of fat cells is in fact a sort of adult stem cell, that can differentiate into nerve cells.
This discovery suggests the ability to treat neurological disorders without the political or ethical concerns of using stem cells from other sources.
For example, Michael Moore could donate several kilos of his midsection to treat Alzheimers disease.
The question remains, however, whether anyone would knowingly accept into their own bodies any sort of cells from Mr Moore.
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