TITLE

Saved By The Cows--Again

AUTHOR(S)
Wilson, Jim
PUB. DATE
January 2001
SOURCE
Popular Mechanics;Jan2001, Vol. 178 Issue 1, p36
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Comments on the study conducted by researchers at Advanced Cell Technology on stem cells using cows. Use of stem cells to produce an embryo of the rare Asian gaur; Background on stem cells; Role of stem cells in the future of medicine.
ACCESSION #
3872978

Tags: STEM cells;  ADVANCED Cell Technology Inc.

 

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