A simple lab technique can transform ordinary skin cells into the equivalent of embryonic stem cells, according to two studies published online today. To read about the discovery that could distill the debate over the controversial treatment, check out www.cell.com or www.science.com, which include the papers detailing the experiments in Japan and the United States.
But once the transformation is complete, how can the cells be used? You can find out answers to that, as well as details about what stem cells are and where they come from at www.mayoclinic.com/health/stem-cells/CA00081.
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