What Will This New Stem Cell Treatment End The Controversy?

What Will This New Stem Cell Treatment End The Controversy?

Will This New Stem Cell Treatment End The Controversy?

   DNews 

Published on 19 Sep 2014

Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can become almost any type of cell. Since stem cell research is so controversial, researchers might have found a more ethical way to use stem cells. Julian joins DNews to explain.

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