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Using Stem Cells to Save Endangered Species

Posted by samzenpus on from the stick-around-for-a-while dept.

RogerRoast writes "Starting with normal skin cells, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have produced the first stem cells from endangered species. Such cells could eventually make it possible to improve reproduction and genetic diversity for some species, possibly saving them from extinction, or to bolster the health of endangered animals in captivity. The study was published in the recent issue of Nature Methods."

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  1. Death With Dignity by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Can't we just let them poor little doomed critters die in peace?