June 23, 2006

Harvard Scientists to Start Experiments on Cloning Human Stem Cells

By RICHARD MONASTERSKY

Two groups at Harvard University have announced that they have received approval to start human-cloning research designed to create lines of embryonic stem cells to study and treat diseases.

"We are convinced that work in embryonic stem cells holds enormous promise for developing treatments for a host of presently intractable adult and childhood diseases, including but not limited to diabetes, blood disorders, immune disorders, Parkinson's disease, cancers, and heart disease," Steven

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