Embryonic-like Stem Cells Can Be Created Without Cancer-causing Gene

Friday, August 8, 2008 - 13:28 in Biology & Nature

Embryonic-like stem cells can be efficiently generated using a natural signaling molecule instead of the virally delivered cancer-causing gene c-Myc. The results represent progress in overcoming hurdles to the potential use of reprogrammed cells for stem-cell-based therapies in humans.

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