KANSAS CITY, MO—All stem cells—regardless of their source—share the remarkable capability to replenish themselves by undergoing self-renewal.
Professor Hiromitsu Nakauchi, director of the centre for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at the University of Tokyo in Japan and who led the research, said: "Our ultimate goal is to generate human organs from induced pluripotent stem cells.
Melbourne’s strong biotechnology sector attracts eminent researchers from around the world. Annual spending on biotechnology-related research and development in Victoria exceeds A$1 billion, including more than A$630 million of private R&D in 2010, which is more than any other state.