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Stem Cells Generated From Adult Cells

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the all-growed-up dept.

DrJay writes "Scientist report that introducing only four genes to adult cells is sufficient to convert them to something that looks and acts remarkably like an embryonic stem cell. Although some of the details need to be worked out, if this technique is generally applicable, it may allow the production of an essentially unlimited supply of stem cells. There is a subscription-only report, and Ars Technica's science journal describes the results in some detail for those without subscriptions."

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  1. Re:This is a GOOD THING! by BoberFett · · Score: 0, Troll

    [blockquote]?"? My impression was that supporting stem cell research was about being pro-science, not anti-religion.[/blockquote]
    If there's one thing the internet has taught me, it's that atheism is as much a religion as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism to many people. Some people just get off on telling others that they're wrong.