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embryonic stem cell
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embryonic stem cell [‚em·brē¦än·ik ′stem ‚sel]
(embryology)
Undifferentiated cell derived from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst that can give rise to any of the three embryonic germ layers, and thus can form any cell or tissue type of the body, but cannot give rise to the full spectrum of cells required to complete fetal development.
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The US government has unveiled final ground rules for "ethically responsible, scientifically worthy" embryonic stem cell research studies, eligible for federal funds.
US finalizes stem cell research guidelines by AFP / AFP American Edition
The US government has unveiled final ground rules for "ethically responsible, scientifically worthy" embryonic stem cell research studies, eligible for federal funds.
US finalizes stem cell research guidelines by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Kay, a researcher at Stanford University's School of Medicine, told the Washington Post: "I don't personally have any problem creating embryos for embryonic stem cell research.
Obama order lifts ban on embryonic stem-cell research by The New American
 
 
 
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