Stem cells derived from 'dead' human embryo
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The laws of countries like UK and Germany have restricted the use of embryonic stem-cell line owing to concerns about killing potential humans. Scientists at the University of Newcastle, UK, have claimed to have successfully developed human embryonic stems cell from a very young embryo that had already died, the technique of which, they believe may be acceptable to these countries.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Fear of human pandemic grows as bird flu sweeps through Asia
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Public-health officials and lab researchers are engaged in a frantic battle to contain the escalating outbreak of bird flu in Asia, and to minimize the risk of it developing into a human flu pandemic. Efforts in Southeast Asia are aimed at lowering the rate of transmission to humans by culling chickens as quickly and safely as possible.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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