Use of stem cells from amniotic fluid overcomes the ethical objections to using human embryos as a source of cells.
It is possible to collect amniotic stem cells for donors or for autologuous use: the first US amniotic stem cells bank [REF][REF] was opened in 2009 in Medford, MA, by Biocell Center Corporation[REF][REF][REF] and collaborates with various hospitals and universities all over the world [REF].