Secret to eternal youth? John Cleese extols virtues of stem cell treatment

Therapy has remarkable medical potential but experts say private clinics making far-reaching claims operate in regulatory grey zoneStem cells have become a favoured miracle treatment among the rich and famous, with Kim Kardashian reportedly a fan of stem cell facials and Cristiano Ronaldo turning to stem cell injections after a hamstring injury.The latest to extol their benefits is the Monty Python actor John Cleese, who suggests that stem cellscould hold the secret to eternal youth– or, at least, buy him “a few extra years”.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Stem cells John Cleese UK news Medical research Science Source Type: news