James Thompson, iPS pioneer explains what discovery means for the future
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist James Thomson announced a groundbreaking discovery in November of 2007. Ordinary adult skin cells had been reprogrammed to resemble embryonic stem cells. The new cells are called Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. What does it mean for the future of Stem Cell research.
Science has presented us with a hope called stem-cell research, which may provide our scientists with answers that have so long been beyond our grasp. I just don’t see how we can turn our backs on this – there are just so many diseases that can be cured, or at least helped. We have lost so much time already, and I just really can’t bear to lose any more.
— , Remarks at California benefit supporting stem cell research – May 8, 2004
Read a moving account of Senator Hatch’s long and inspiring search
concerning his decision to support stem cell research from his book, Square Peg.
The "Right to Recover" by Yvonne Perry highlights TAMR's accomplishments in Texas. Click here to read the excerpt and to listen to the companion song.
