New source of multipotent adult stem cells discovered in human hair follicles

New source of multipotent adult stem cells discovered in human hair follicles: "Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have isolated a new source of adult stem cells that appear to have the potential to differentiate into several cell types. Their approach could one day provide the tissue needed by an individual for treating a host of disorders, including peripheral nerve disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury."