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Stem Cells Breakthrough

Stem Cells Breakthrough


Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle—creating stem cells without the use of human embryos.

arrow Stem Cells Poll

Should we create embryonic stem cells through cloning?
Results to date:
64% Yes
22% No
14% Undecided

arrow Ask the Expert

George Daley of Children's Hospital Boston answers viewer questions about stem cell research.

arrow Video Extra

Enjoy a musical ditty about the three types of tissues stem cells can become.

arrow Relates Science News

Find recent stories on stem cell research.




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