Scientists create human embryos to make stem cells
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Scientists create human embryos to make stem cells
For the first time, scientists have created embryos that are genetic copies of
living people to make stem cells, which may help treat many diseases but also
raises concerns about human cloning.
By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times
5:43 PM PDT, May 15, 2013
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