Monday, November 13, 2006

Stem cell threat weeded out

Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Posted: November 14, 2006

Summary:

Researchers have discovered that tumor formation can be prevented by encasing the cells in microscopic capsules made from a seaweed extract before they are transplanted. The advance overcomes a major obstacle that has hindered the progress of embryonic stem cell research and could improve the safety of human embyonic stem cell treatments.

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