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Griffith advances promise of adult stem cells
02-27-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)MIT researchers have developed a technique to encourage the survival and growth of adult stem cells, a step that could help realize the therapeutic potential of such cells for treatment of injuries and some diseases.
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