"Amniotic Fluid Cells Yield Breakthrough in Mini-Organ Growth"
British researchers have successfully grown mini-organs, or organoids, using cells extracted from the amniotic fluid of pregnant women. These mini-organs could be used for testing new medical treatments and studying the workings of full-size organs. The method does not violate rules governing the direct removal of stem cells from fetal tissue and could lead to future treatments for conditions present before birth. Additionally, the research has the potential to improve the prognosis and treatment of conditions such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia before birth.