Avoiding Embryos

Scientists have developed a way to convert skin cells into stem cells using retroviruses, which can integrate their genes into the DNA of a cell.

GRAPHIC: By Patterson Clark, The Washington Post - November 20, 2007

This Story Advance May End Stem Cell Debate Article \| Researchers in Wisconsin and Japan said yesterday that they have turned ordinary human skin cells into what are effectively embryonic stem cells without using embryos or women's eggs -- the previously essential ingredients that have embroiled the medically promising field in a nearly decade-long ... Transcript: Stem Cell Research Graphic: How the Process Works A Scientific Advance, a Political Question Mark		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace GRAPHIC: By Patterson Clark, The Washington Post - November 20, 2007 ¬es=Scientists have developed a way to convert skin cells into stem cells using retroviruses, which can integrate their genes into the DNA of a cell." onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('delicious')" onmouseout="resetbg2('delicious')" target="new">del.icio.us GRAPHIC: By Patterson Clark, The Washington Post - November 20, 2007 \'),\'newstrust\'+(new Date()).getMilliseconds(),\'dependent=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,alwaysRaised=yes,status=yes,directories=yes,location=yes,menubar=yes,toolbar=yes,width=430,height=750,modal=no\'));ntw.focus();'" onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('newstrust')" onmouseout="resetbg2('newstrust')">NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this graphic
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