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Stem cell tourism and public education: the missing elements

Zubin Master et al. Cell Stem Cell. 2014.

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Abstract

Stem cell tourism describes the Internet-based industry where in patients receive unproven stem cell interventions. To better inform the public, several organizations provide educational material on stem cell therapies and tourism; however, an assessment of the currently available resources reveals a lack of comprehensive information, suggesting that further efforts are needed.

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