uses of stem cells

10.11.08

Stem Cell Q&A: Great Expectations

U.S. cloning expert Martin Pera on the Korean cloning scandal, self-correcting science and the importance of sound PR

By Greg Mone Posted 02.16.2006 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

This January, news that South Korean scientist Hwang Woo Suk fabricated research on cloned human stem cells brought more negative attention to an already controversial field. Hwang´s work had been believed to be a breakthrough. His technique for cloning embryonic stem cells genetically matched to patients might have been used by scientists worldwide to cure disease.

[ Read Full Story ]

And the Ig Nobel Goes To . . .
Coke as spermicide, placebo prices and the ovulation cycles of strippers were just some of the winning studies this year
2008 Paris Motor Show
With promises of production by early next decade, car makers focused their energies on battery power at this year's Paris Motor Show
Pedal-Powered Panzer
A tank welded from junkyard parts -- that shoots hot dogs

+ More Photo Galleries

Share your photos in the Pop Sci pool at www.flickr.com!
Current theme: Seasonal Science
Our latest winner

regarding	user	just commented
Stand Up Straight!	chase2hoop	OMG!!! jhat is soooo creepy
Wriggling Away From Cancer	myveryown	Very cool, i'm glad that
The Flying Car Gets Real	AtomicDynamo	I love the idea. I even
Important Announcement For Users with PASSCRX Stock	huntjorg	I got robbed by all you
The Flying Car Gets Real	cmiamt	I have to say this is the