Biologists from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA), and Edinburgh (Scotland) were able to obtain stem cells from adult cells that are completely identical to embryonic stem cells.
Scientists conducted an experiment on laboratory rats. As a result, specialists were able to obtain embryonic stem cells from adult cells.
Previously, it was possible to obtain embryonic cells only in the organisms of mice. Experts hope that by the same method they will be able to get human embryonic cells.
Researchers believe that an important step has been taken that will allow the creation of a large number of embryonic cells needed for research and treatment of patients. In most countries, the use of embryonic stem cells taken from a human embryo is prohibited by law.
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