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1 .This is Scientific American's 60-Second Science. I'm Karen Hopkin. This'll just take a minute.
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2 .Stem cells are prized for their ability to give rise to a variety of specialized cell types, including heart, liver, nerve and bone.
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3 .Unfortunately, it's the stem cells from embryos that have shown the biggest potential,
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4 .for generating both a range of tissues and a ton of controversy.
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5 .Now, researchers have discovered a new type of stem cell, present in adults, that appears to have similar potential to its embryonic kin.
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6 .Best of all, it comes from a source a lot of us would be happy to give away: body fat.
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7 .That's according to a study in the journal PLoS ONE.
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8 .These fat-based stem cells were discovered by accident.
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9 .Researchers were trying to grow cells from material collected by liposuction.
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10 .But when a piece of lab equipment failed, the cells in their sample died, except for these unusually hearty stem cells.
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11 .They can apparently withstand all sorts of harsh conditions, like nutrient or oxygen deprivation and attack by digestive enzymes.
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12 .In fact, stress may even activate these cells, which would make them excellent candidates for repairing diseased or damaged tissues.
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13 .More studies are needed to explore these cells' potential.
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14 .Which means researchers could be looking for a big fat donation.
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15 .Thanks for the minute, for Scientific American's 60-Second Science. I'm Karen Hopkin.
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