Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine has the potential to transform the way we approach organ transplants, serious injuries, and chronic disease. By studying stem cells, researchers can better understand the errors that occur during cell development which lead to cancer and birth defects. Through this they could also learn how to create cells and tissues—something that has already been accomplished in a lab setting. Current research also provides insight into the aging of cells, which could be potentially reversed if the signals that cause cellular aging are found.Regenerative medicine could be the key to repairing damage caused by aging, leading to longer, healthier lives for all. For more information, visit the National Institutes of Health website.
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TestimonyTherapeutic Cloning Testimony:
U.S. House of Representatives, Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
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