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Group Hopes to Dispell Stigma of Stem Cells

A group supporting stem cell research in Texas held a symposium in Austin today, weeks after Gov. Rick Perry's adult stem-cell therapy thrust the issue into the spotlight. Reshma Kirpalani of KUT News and ReportingTexas.com reports.

by Reshma Kirpalani, KUT News

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A group supporting stem cell research in Texas held a symposium in Austin today, weeks after Gov. Rick Perry's adult stem-cell therapy thrust the issue into the spotlight. Reshma Kirpalani of KUT News and ReportingTexas.com reports.

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