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. 2009 Feb 24;7(2):e42.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1000042.

Obtaining consent for future research with induced pluripotent cells: opportunities and challenges

Katriina Aalto-Setälä  1 , Bruce R Conklin, Bernard Lo
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Obtaining consent for future research with induced pluripotent cells: opportunities and challenges

Katriina Aalto-Setälä et al. PLoS Biol. .

Abstract

Human induced pluripotent stem cells have revolutionized stem cell research. However, their great potential also raises important concerns about consent for future research.

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