• Question: when will you try this experiment on a human being.

    Asked by to Emma on 18 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
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      Emma Reid answered on 18 Jun 2014:

      Hi Daisy!
      Good question! Although my experiments in mice have been working really well, it can take a long time before we can start using these stem cells as a treatment for humans as there are lots of forms and legal stuff which has to be sorted out first! This can take a few years as we need to make sure the cells are safe. It will probably be another 2-3 years before the cells I’m working with will be given to patients. Hope this answers your question 🙂
      Emma

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