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Stem cell agency eyes kidney transplant breakthrough

A pipette and recepticles used in stem cell research. (Photo: CI Photos)

The California stem cell agency has doubled down on its bet on a potentially breakthrough treatment for kidney transplants, raising to $25.4 million its support for a project that is entering its final stages. The hope is that the treatment will not only improve the success rate of kidney transplants but also lead to use in liver, heart and other solid organ transplants.

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