near future, stem cells could play a big role in treating disease and illnesses. Stem cells can potentially repair damaged cells, or create new cells, tissues, and organs. On August 9, 2001, President George Bush made this medical research possible by allowing funding for investigators and scientists. Embryonic stem cells are the building blocks of regenerative medicine, a promising branch of biotechnology. The focus is on using the ability of stem cells to restore damaged cells. Regenerative…
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