"We just don't know whether these cells will be as good as embryonic stem cells from naturally fertilized embryos."

Scientists say they've created embryonic stem cells by stimulating unfertilized eggs, a significant step toward producing transplant tissue that's genetically matched to women.

The advance suggests that someday, a woman who wants a transplant to treat a condition like diabetes or a spinal cord injury could provide eggs to a lab, which in turn could create tissue that her body wouldn't reject.

Ethicists disagreed on whether the strategy would avoid the long-standing ethical objections to creating embryonic stem cells by other means. Read more

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"I think the benefit ultimately trickles down to the patient because they get a better healthcare."

Doctors have long been the butt of jokes when it comes to their sloppy handwriting, but new research shows just how dangerous poor penmanship can be. via WJXX

Hospitals that replace doctors' hastily written prescriptions with electronic records reduce medication errors 66 percent, researchers say. via KFOXTV

"We hope to have an efficient meeting and a substantial exchange of opinions"

Japan and the U.S. began a two-day meeting on U.S. beef imports Wednesday to exchange views as the U.S. calls for an easing of Japan's tough import restrictions. via Forbes