Scientists discover how to isolate stem cells in womb tissue

Scientists in Australia have found a way of identifying probable stem cells in the lining of women`s wombs. The finding opens up the possibility of using the stem cells for tissue engineering applications such as building up natural tissue to repair prolapsed pelvic floors. Pelvic floor prolapse is a common condition, affecting over 50% of women after childbirth; around one in ten women have surgery and a third of these women require repeated operations to correct the problem.