The
Washington Post reports. Excerpt:
Scientists reported yesterday that they
have overcome a major obstacle to using a promising alternative to embryonic
stem cells, bolstering prospects for bypassing the political and ethical tempest
that has embroiled hopes for a new generation of medical treatments.
The researchers said they found a safe way
to coax adult cells to regress into an embryonic state, alleviating what had
been the most worrisome uncertainty about developing the cells into potential
cures.
LifeNews also reports.