The achievement is an `` important step '' in stem cell research , scientists say . They used a technique similar to the one used to clone Dolly the sheep . Scientists can now grow human embryonic stem cells from skin and other tissue samples without destroying them or damaging healthy tissues.
The achievement is an `` important step '' in stem cell research , scientists say . They used a technique similar to the one used to clone Dolly the sheep . The motivation for the research was to eventually cure diseases such as Parkinson 's , diabetes .