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How Stem Cells Work

In the U.K., a shortage of human embryos in stem cell research has prompted some scientists to turn to "true hybrids" -- human-animal embryos created from an animal egg fertilized with human sperm. What can stem cells teach us about disease?

A stem cell is essentially the building block of the human body. The stem cells inside an embryo will eventually give rise to every cell, organ and… » Full Story on HowStuffWorks
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