Source: Associated Press
Date: June 7, 2007
Summary:
The Associated Press reports scientists have created mouse skin cells with the differentiation properties of embryonic stem cells, a development that could dissolve the ethical controversy over embryonic stem cell research:
"In a leap forward for stem cell research, three independent teams of scientists reported that they have produced the equivalent of embryonic stem cells in mice using skin cells without the controversial destruction of embryos. If the same could be done with human cells - a big if - the procedure could lead to breakthrough medical treatments without the contentious ethical and political debates surrounding the use of embryos."
