TITLE

In praise of simplicity

PUB. DATE

October 2011

SOURCE

New Scientist;10/15/2011, Vol. 212 Issue 2834, p3

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics related to stem cell research including the use of stem cells to cure congenital defects, the use of stem cells to cure diabetes in rats, and human embryonic stem cells (hESCs).

ACCESSION #

66909404

Tags: SCIENTIFIC literature;  STEM cells -- Research

 

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