British scientists 'reset' human stem cells to their earliest state: 'Major step forward' could lead to development of life-saving medicines

British and Japanese scientists said they had successfully rebooted stem cells so they were equivalent to those of a 7 to 10-day old embryo

• By studying the reset cells, they said they hoped they would now be able to learn more about embryo development, and how it can go wrong
• It is hoped the research could lead to cures for a host of conditions such as heart and eye disease, Parkinson's and stroke victims

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