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Human Based Stem Cell Culture Medium Developed

Posted by samzenpus on from the get-it-in-you dept.

ubersonic writes "A new culture medium for growing human stem cells -- that contains no animal products -- is offering researchers a cleaner and therefore safer environment for performing the cutting-edge technology. The discovery means that stem cells developed for therapeutic use can be transferred directly to human subjects. By using this medium all of the concerns about contaminating proteins in existing stem cell lines can essentially be removed."

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  1. Obligatory Futurama Quote... by rodm13 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hopefully, this isn't how research will develop...


    (In the year 3000, at a genetic engineering store)

    Farnsworth: "Is it true that stem cells may fight the aging process?"
    Scientist: "Well yes, in the same way an infant may fight Muhammad Ali, but--"
    Farnsworth: "One pound of stem cells please!"

    --
    Move Sig.