Scientists in California made embryo clones of two men, a step toward developing new stem cells for therapeutic purposes. But a number of experts quickly noted that cloned embryos of humans have been made before. The next key advance would be developing new stem cell lines from the clones. "It's only a mater of time before some group succeeds," notes one expert.
- see this release [1]
- check out the report [2] in the International Herald Tribune
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Cloning project makes a major breakthrough. Report [3]
Mature stem cells prove effective in cloning. Report [4]
Single-parent stem cells may skirt cloning controversy. Report [5]
Researcher promises cloned embryonic stem cells. Report [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/stemagen-first-create-cloned-human-embryos-adult-cells
[2] http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/01/17/america/NA-MED-US-Cloned-Embryos.php
[3] http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/cloning-project-makes-major-breakthrough/2007-11-13
[4] http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/mature-stem-cells-prove-effective-in-cloning/2006-10-05
[5] http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/single-parent-stem-cells-may-skirt-cloning-controversy/2007-02-22
[6] http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/researcher-promises-cloned-embryonic-stem-cells/2006-12-21