Stem cells have formed a highly controversial debate in politics. Stem cells are known to be the key to curing the most deadly illnesses in our world, but until recently, could only acquired by taking them from human embryos (and thus killing them).

Recent developments have led to a new way of finding stem cells, through embryonic fluids. This method would present no danger to the embryo, but is still controversial among certain views.

However, scientists have discovered a way to take harmless samples from the skin of mice and, by using a virus, turn them into stem cells that are as effective as embryonic stem cells. With further development, this would result in abundant and harmless stem cell development that will lead to landmark medical cures.

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