researchers in japan and the united states have successfully transformed human skin cells into stem cells, potentially granting unlimited access to the foundation cells which can replace diseased or damaged tissues and organs.
the new method is expected to rapidly advance research in the treatment of cancer, alzheimer's and parkinson's diseases, diabetes, arthritis, spinal cord injuries, strokes, burns and heart disease because scientists will have much greater access to stem cells.
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