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01-12-2010 | Commentary

Deconstructing the promise of embryonic stem-cell research

Author: David F. Albertini

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 12/2010

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On Tuesday November 2, 2010, a brief article appeared, well within the depths of the London Times, noting that “Stem cell restores woman’s sight.” Apparently, an elderly woman who travelled to China, in September, for treatment of giant-cell arteritis, has regained eyesight after receiving an undefined form of stem-cell therapy. The trip and treatment were paid for by a local fundraising effort at a cost of nearly $30,000 USD. …

Title: Deconstructing the promise of embryonic stem-cell research
Author: David F. Albertini
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-010-9507-3

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