Researchers derive first embryonic stem cells from rats
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 15:35
in Biology & Nature
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have, for the first time in history, derived authentic embryonic stem (ES) cells from rats. This breakthrough finding will enable scientists to create far more effective animal models for the study of a range of human diseases. read more
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