Stem cells: Time to make good on promises

September 29, 2008

If a mathematical equation could demonstrate the commercial vitality of stem cells, it would probably look something like this: Hype/Reality=Anxiety.

For all of the ooohs and ahhhs on display at last week’s World Stem Cell Summit, there was also a prevailing sense among some investors and industry officials that all of this great technology must soon put up — or shut up. (Star Tribune)