Great Potential
“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.”
If this turns out as they say, this could be an amazing step in our capabilities to heal. This bypasses the religious issues that have blocked us for so long. However, the key question is, will we use this knowledge correctly? Well see…
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