Fight Over Stem Cell Rights.

Authors :: Vogel, Gretchen
Source :: Science Now. 8/14/2001, p2. 1p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Reports on the lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, against Geron Corp. of California, on August 13, 2001. Nonprofit corporation Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's holding of the patent on derivation of primate embryonic stem (ES) cells; Potential use of ES in treating chronic diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease; Controversy emanating from derivation of cells from human embryos.