Stem cells can be collected from unwanted embryos produced through in vitro fertilization
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A type of stem cell transplant, long considered one of the most promising new types of medicine, may pose greater cancer risks than previously thought. One study found that more than a fifth of stem cells grown in regenerative medicine laboratories contain cancer-causing mutations.
The cells tested were not administered to humans, but were used in research to explore potential medical uses. The survey results are…
Source: www.newscientist.com
