Embryonic Stem Cells

The coming conversations surrounding embryo research will prove to be very important. The proverbial genie is out of the bottle, and public debate is crucial - Sheetal Soni

Embryonic Stem Cells
Embryonic Stem Cells

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Embryonic Stem Cells: Exploding the Myths

When it comes to embryonic stem cells, you can find just about any opinion you like: They are an untapped elixir of life; they will lead to embryo "farms" where potential lives are snuffed out; they will cure all diseases; their potential is overhyped...

The excitement about the potential of embryonic stem cells to cure disease comes from their unique potential to turn into any cell type in the body. There are many diseases that are caused when a particular cell type in the body starts behaving badly. Take diabetes. The disease occurs when special cells in the pancreas, called islet cells, stop making insulin.

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 Embryonic Stem Cells: Exploding the Myths

When it comes to embryonic stem cells, you can find just about any opinion you like: They are an untapped elixir of life; they will lead to embryo "farms" where potential lives are snuffed out; they will cure all diseases; their potential is overhyped.

Embryonic Stem Cell Research News

EIN News is a leading online news monitoring service which has served millions of readers around the world since 1995.

New York Stem Cell Foundation

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering human embryonic stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time.

Stemaid

We were the first company in the world to produce embryonic stem cells for therapeutic use. With over a decade of experience, you can trust that our stem cells are safe and reliable.

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