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August 22, 2005

Major Breakthrough in Stem-Cell Research

Topics: Medical Science News

Harvard scientists have announced they've discovered a way to fuse adult skin cells with embryonic stem cells, a promising breakthrough that could lead to the creation of useful stem cells without first having to create and destroy human embryos. If a number of hurdles can be overcome in subsequent research, the new technique "may circumvent some of the logistical and societal concerns" that have hampered much of the research in this country.

Posted by Richard at August 22, 2005 10:41 AM

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