Even though the new work clears a significant hurdle, scientists caution that it could take years of further research before stem cell science turns into actual therapies.

科学家们提醒说，虽然这项新工作消除了一个重要障碍，但要将干细胞技术运用到实际治疗中，可能还需要进行多年的进一步研究。

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Science magazine editor Robert Coontz says other areas to watch in 2010 include stem cell research and possible new cancer treatments.

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Funding is mostly by private donations but the foundation also receives support from New York state Stem Cell Science.

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Doctors say it's an important step in stem cell science.

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This idea of self-treatment is one of the reasons adult stem-cell science is so fashionable.

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