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Disgraced cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk was fired Monday as professor of Seoul National University over his stem cell fraud, news reports said.
v Hwang Asks Forgiveness, but Issues Blame
Disgraced researcher Hwang Woo-suk asked forgiveness Thursday from fellow South Koreans for his fraudulent claims of human stem cell breakthroughs, but blamed the scandal on junior researchers who he said deceived him.
v Hwang Woo-suk Apologizes for Fabrication in Papers
South Korean researcher Hwang Woo- suk made a public apology on Thursday for fabrication in his two papers published in U.S.-based journal of Science.
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Q & A: Stem Cells
  • Why Are They so Useful?

    • When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialised function.
  • Are There Different Types of Stem Cell?

    • Scientists believe the most useful stem cells come from the tissue of embyros.
  • Can They Be Easily Grown in the Lab?

    • Large numbers of embryonic stem cells can be relatively easily grown in culture.
  • Is the Use of Stem Cells Controversial?

    • Very. Particularly the use of embryonic stem cells.
  • Are There Safety Concerns?

    • Some researchers fear that it is possible that stem cell therapy could unwittingly pass viruses and other disease causing agents to people who receive cell transplants.
  • What Are Stem Cells?

    • Most adult cells in the body have a particular purpose which cannot be changed.
    Development
    • DNA Tests on Stem Cell Research Completed
    • Researcher Questioned in Stem Cell Probe
    • S. Korean Researcher Fabricates Result of Stem Cell Research: Panel
    • S.Korea Panel to Give First Stem-cell Probe Results
    • Australian Scientists Welcome Call to Allow Therapeutic Cloning
    • Seoul University Probes Stem Cell Research
    • Study: How Stem Cells Become Brain Cells
    • Hwang Asks for Review of His Research
    • Stem Cell Advance Could Help Millions
    • Fruitfly Has Human-like Stem Cells: Study
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    Opinions
    • Experts: Therapeutic Cloning Should Be Supported
    • The Dogs Bark, But The Caravan Moves on
    • S. Korea Takes Lead in Stem Cell Research
    • House Approves a Stem Cell Research Bill Opposed by Bush
    • NYT Editorial: The President's Stem Cell Theology
    • S.Korea Cloning Expert Criticizes Bush Policy
    • Without Apology, Leaping Ahead in Cloning
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    Stem Cell Milestones

    2005: Korean team develops stem cells tailored to match individual patients

    2004    : South Korean scientists clone 30 human embryos and develop them over several days

    2001    : Embryonic stem cell turned into a blood cell

    1998    : US scientists grow stem cells from human embryos and germ cells, establishing cell lines still in use today

    1968    : Adult stem cells used to treat immunodeficient patient

    1960s    : Research begins on stem cells taken from adult tissue

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