Storyboard: Episode 34 - All Natural: The unlikely key to a medical breakthrough




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Summary: The cover story of the November issue takes a good hard look at breast augmentation, that’s right, boob jobs. But this is more than just a superficial read, this article takes a look at an ambitious new method of breast enhancement is a less controversial way to introduce stem cells usage to the mass market. The pursuit of the perfect breast could be the key to a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine. Filling in for Adam Rogers is Senior Editor, Jason Tanz. He sits down with ace science writer, Sharon Begley who is known for explaining complex subject matter to the masses She's at it once again in All Natural, as she explores the first practical application of stem cell enriched fat tissue, that in this case, it allows women to grow a new pair of breasts but can eventually be used to enhance, heal and rebuild damaged organs.