In 1998, a UW-Madison developmental biologist and his lab created the first laboratory-derived embryonic stem cells that were later used around the world to test drugs, develop treatments and form the basis for further research. We take a look at the stem cell research world as it rounds 20 years. We also take a closer look at gun violence data.
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Looking Back At 20 Years Of Stem Cell Research In Wisconsin
In 1998, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were the first to produce human embryonic stem cells in a laboratory setting. We look back at the discovery as well as the advancements and debates that followed.
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NRA Criticizes Doctors On Gun Control Stance, Physicians Push Back
The National Rifle Association criticized doctors this weekend on Twitter over gun control and physicians took to social media to push back against the gun lobby. We speak to Michael Spies of The Trace about the ongoing tension between the two groups and what it says about the gun control conversation.
Someone should tell self-important anti-gun doctors to stay in their lane. Half of the articles in Annals of Internal Medicine are pushing for gun control. Most upsetting, however, the medical community seems to have consulted NO ONE but themselves. https://t.co/oCR3uiLtS7
— NRA (@NRA) November 7, 2018
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Timothy Kamp Guest
- Michael Spies Guest
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