Thursday, December 14, 2006

Stem cell scientists create 'virgin birth' breakthrough in mice

Source: Daily Mail
Posted: 14 December 2006 22:00 PM GMT

Summary:

Scientists at Children's Hospital Boston have created customised stem cells that avoid rejection by the human immune system using a controversial technique called 'virgin birth,' in which eggs are tricked into starting to develop into embryos without being fertilised by sperm. Although their experiments were carried out in mice, they believe it offers real hope for humans.

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