1.   Because most major ailments involve the death of cells, researchers hope that stem cells can cure diseases by replacing damaged tissue.

2.   Biologists hope the cells will help repair damaged tissues in a wide variety of diseases.

3.   BRAIN REPAIR KIT Engineered cells that home in on damaged tissue could one day be used to patch up the brains of heart attack or head injury patients.

4.   A second kind of human embryonic stem cell appears to have demonstrated promise in repairing damaged tissues by helping paralyzed mice regain some powers of movement.

5.   Growing or modifying these cells may help restore damaged tissues, such as bone marrow, blood and immune system cells, cartilage and connective tissue, Aastrom said.

6.   He brushes his teeth carefully to avoid hurting the damaged tissue inside his mouth.

7.   If many gums are infected, the amount of damaged tissue open to invasion can be shockingly large.

8.   In most cases, a root canal will be performed to remove damaged tissue, and the tooth crowned.

9.   It must be fed sufficient amounts of protein to meet the increased demand as it maintains normal functions and starts repairing damaged tissue, his research established.

10.   Murad said the therapeutic cloning could provide tissue to repair damaged tissues.