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Learning English - Words in the News 19 October, 2005 - Published 16:15 GMT International stem cell bank open | ||||||||||||
A bank that will create and supply new lines of embryonic stem cells for research around the world has been opened in Seoul, South Korea. This report from Charles Scanlon:
South Korean researchers say they're building a global network so scientists from around the world can share stem cells and research findings. They've set up an international consortium in Seoul which will act as a hub for the production of cell lines. Dr Ian Wilmut, a British cloning pioneer in Korea for the launch said it would open up completely new opportunities. The technique, developed last year, uses human embryos to grow stem cells which one day may be used to replace tissue damaged by disease. The new centre will make the cells and techniques more widely available and accelerate research to find cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases. Dr Wilmut said he was confident the new cell lines could be produced in Britain by next year. The centre could also make research easier for American scientists who are held back by restrictions on the use of human embryos. The South Korean team has benefited from liberal regulations and generous government support. President Roh Moo-hyun attended the launch ceremony. He said politicians should make sure the controversy over ethics did not block scientific research and progress. Charles Scanlon, BBC, Seoul a global network stem cells an international consortium a hub open up accelerate research degenerative diseases held back liberal regulations the controversy over ethics |
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