Source: The Times
Date: October 30, 2005
Summary:
The Times reports on the discovery of a chemical trigger that coaxes embryonic stem cells to develop into organs:
"Scientists have made a breakthrough in cell research that they believe brings the prospect of drastic improvements in the treatment of diseases such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. They have discovered the chemical trigger that causes stem cells from embryos to start developing into organs, raising the possibility of parts of the body being able to repair their own damage."
