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Article: Australia Recognized Globally as Stem Cell Research Hub.
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- June 22, 2005
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Government funding and supportive legislation backs nation's stem cell research excellence
PHILADELPHIA, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia, known globally for its biotech R&D capabilities and strengths in human therapeutics, agribiotech, diagnostics, medical devices and biodiscovery, will has some of its best in stem cell research capabilities on show at BIO 2005.
While human cloning is currently prohibited in Australia, embryonic and adult stem cell research is allowed. Australia continues to lead the world in stem cell research with innovative programs now underway to develop potential treatments for diabetes, Parkinson's and heart disease.
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