Methods for generating embryonic-like stem cells have been established. The focus now is on finding ways to coax these cells into matching their natural counterparts as closely as possible, should this be desired.
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Zwaka, T. Troublesome memories. Nature 467, 280–281 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/467280a
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