Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research Directions
This report is a review of the state of the science of stem cell research as of June 17, 2001. Its subject matter addresses stem cells from adult, fetal tissue, and embryonic sources.
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Reference citations of this report should use the following:
Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research Directions. Department of Health and Human Services. June 2001. .
You can also read the 2006 report, Regenerative Medicine