There's another promising experiment going on with adult stem cell research -- the kind that seems to work -- and doesn't get a lot of media attention.

ROYAL OAK, Michigan (AP) -- Doctors said Wednesday they are attempting an experimental procedure to heal a teenage patient's heart by infusing it with the boy's own blood stem cells. It could take months to know whether it works, but doctors say they are already seeing encouraging results.

You'd hope that if this was successful, there'd be a new influx of funds for researching adult stem cells -- but don't hold your breath. Success isn't nearly as newsworthy as Michael J. Fox and Christopher Reeve begging Congress for more money.