Stem cell scientists share concerns

Some stem cell scientists are worried they might not be able to live up to some of the promises that have been made about their work, new research has found.

ABC Online: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/12/01/2758415.htm

Based on interviews with stem cell researchers, was presented at a recent Asia-Pacific Science, Technology and Society Network Conference conference in Brisbane.  It also found many others are concerned about commercialisation biasing research and about some in the field rushing to clinical research, risking patient safety and the reputation of the science as a whole.