Stemming disease
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SyStemix, a Palo Alto, Ca firm has applied for a patent for 'stem cells' which they have isolated. These cells may be precursors for laboratory generation of human cells. Other researchers are looking into the therapeutic possibilities of such cells.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Potential for good?
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US Pres Bush may have approved federal funding for stem-cell research, but researchers face many technical and commercial challenges. It will take great efforts to move stem cells from the laboratory to clinics.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Cold comfort: gene therapy
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Scientists are experimenting with using the cold virus as a carrier of good genetic material in to the lungs to help suffers of cystic fibrosis.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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