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Stem cell -holy grail- found by w1ld at 9:05 am EDT, May 30, 2003
] Scientists yesterday said they have discovered a ] long-sought master gene in embryonic stem ] cells that is largely responsible for giving those cells ] their unique regenerative and therapeutic potential.
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Stem cell -holy grail- found
by Elonka at 11:13 am EDT, May 31, 2003

] Scientists yesterday said they have discovered a
] long-sought master gene in embryonic stem
] cells that is largely responsible for giving those cells
] their unique regenerative and therapeutic potential.
 . . .
] In recognition of that power, the researchers have named
] the gene "nanog," a reference to the mythological Celtic
] land of Tir Nan Og, whose fairy-like residents are said
] to stay forever young.

Well, if nothing else, we may be able to breed immortal mice!

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