Can Adult Stem Cells Do It All?

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Stem cells have been hailed by scientists as the great hope to one day prevent, halt and even reverse damage from diabetes, spinal cord injuries and degenerative diseases. But researchers complain that political roadblocks are keeping them from determining the full potential of these cells.

Keywords: adult stem cells human embryonic stem cells embryonic stem cells embryonic stem cells (ESCs)