Despite previous indications to the contrary, the oesophagus does have its own pool of stem cells, said researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in an opensource animal study published in Cell Reports. The findings could lead to new insights into the development and treatment of esophageal cancer and the precancerous condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 18,000 people … Continue reading Breakthrough as team discover stem cells in the oesophagus.