THE GUARDIAN: Charlatans threaten stem cell research with unproven cures, say experts

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The credibility of stem cell research is at risk because of charlatans and dodgy clinics peddling unproven cures for diseases, according to a group of eminent scientists in the field.

Stem cell research, or regenerative medicine, has great potential and has already delivered some breakthroughs, but its future is threatened by poor science, unrealistic hopes, unclear funding models and unscrupulous private clinics, they say in the Lancet medical journal.

Period4 Oct 2017

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  • TitleCharlatans threaten stem cell research with unproven cures, say experts
    Media name/outletThe Guardian
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date4/10/17
    DescriptionThe credibility of stem cell research is at risk because of charlatans and dodgy clinics peddling unproven cures for diseases, according to a group of eminent scientists in the field.

    Stem cell research, or regenerative medicine, has great potential and has already delivered some breakthroughs, but its future is threatened by poor science, unrealistic hopes, unclear funding models and unscrupulous private clinics, they say in the Lancet medical journal.
    URLhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/04/charlatans-threaten-stem-cell-research-with-unproven-cures-say-experts
    PersonsGiulio Cossu
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  • stem cells
  • regenerative medicine