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Stem Cell Breakthrough Uses Human Skin, Not Embryos

— November 21, 2007 — Science
The ability to use human skin and revert it back to stem cell form could very well be the most amazing breakthrough in human history. Stems cell therapy has the potential to end diseases and allow people to regrow their organs. Now that it's 100 percent, and ground-breaking research is occurring more rapidly, there is a possibility for it to become a reality in the near future.

Implications - The stem cell research is done using tiny petri dishes. One of the reasons it is so controversial is because scientists have to destroy viable embryos in order to extract the stem cells. A new announcement has been made that claims the use of embryos may not be needed any longer to create stem cells. AFP states that the US President George W. Bush "applauded the discovery," even though he refuses to give federal funding.
Trend Themes
1. Skin-to-stem Cell Conversion - The breakthrough in using human skin to create stem cells presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.
2. Embryo-free Stem Cell Research - The possibility of creating stem cells without the need for viable embryos opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the field of stem cell therapy.
3. Accelerated Stem Cell Research - The rapid progress in stem cell research could lead to disruptive innovation in the near future, revolutionizing medical treatments and organ regeneration.
Industry Implications
1. Regenerative Medicine - The skin-to-stem cell conversion trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of regenerative medicine, offering potential breakthroughs in disease treatment and organ regeneration.
2. Stem Cell Therapy - The embryo-free stem cell research trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of stem cell therapy, enabling new approaches to treating various diseases and injuries.
3. Biotechnology - The accelerated stem cell research trend creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of biotechnology, with potential advancements in personalized medicine and tissue engineering.
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