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...Harvard researchers have already created stem cells for ten genetic disorders using a new technique that isolates human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The technique allows scientists to genetically manipulate a patient's cells—typically skin cells or blood cells—and reprogram them into a pluripotent state; like embryonic stem cells, these iPS cells are then capable of morphing into any type of body tissue...
...years ago, a group in Japan first reported that they had successfully reprogrammed mouse cells. And at the end of last year, research teams in Wisconsin and Japan and Daley's group all published the application of gene-based reprogramming of human cells...
...HSCI scientists have been among the first to practice iPS technology," Daley said. "And HSCI has by far produced the most human iPS lines to date...
...Core Facility, which was established this July, is one of five core facilities at the Stem Cell Institute, including the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Facility at Children's Hospital, which is also a Harvard affiliate...
...Despite the potential for iPS cells to accelerate efforts to find treatments, both Hochedlinger and Daley stressed the continued importance of human embryonic stem cell research, which has come under fire from those who consider the destruction of embryos to be unethical...