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Stem Cell

The generation of a ball of mouse skin through stem cell work has created excitement among the the scientific community about possible new insight in skin formation — especially on humans.
Health
A ball of mouse skin could lead to new insight in human skin generation
doctors in afghanistan
Bioethics in Islam
Full Episode
CRISPR is different from other gene editing techniques. It emerged from basic research into how bacteria fight off infections. Scientists realized they could use CRISPR to identify and cut apart specific DNA sequences in any cell.
Science
A promising gene editing method causes ethical controversy
Global Scan
A new study identifies a promising technique to reverse male infertility. And it involves mice
Global Scan
A new study identifies a promising technique to reverse male infertility. And it involves mice
Health & Medicine
Fraudulent stem cell claims worry scientists
Health & Medicine
China competes in stem cell research
Environment
President Obama lifts ban on stem cell funding
Health & Medicine
Stem cell research advances
Chemicals That Make You Fat
Health & Medicine
Stem Cells Restore Sight in India
Emerging Science Note/Getting to the Root of the Problem
Note on Emerging Science
Environment
Changing the federal policy on stem cells
Global Politics
Thinking outside the embryo
Environment
Stem cell transplant surgery
Environment
Zimbabwe’s water woes