And if countries do accept the need for research involving human stem cells, a central bank with material available to all researchers is more efficient.

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It's not all about preserving the everyman's favorite refreshment, either, as the new material will likely lead to the need for fewer raw materials, meaning there's a positive environmental impact too.

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