Ep. 18: Lou Gehrig’s Update Featuring Dr. Kevin Eggan

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Ep. 18: Lou Gehrig’s Update Featuring Dr. Kevin Eggan

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May 13, 2014

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Guest Dr. Kevin Eggan from Harvard University joins the show to talk about his latest work using stem cells to cure ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. Resources and Links Fate of iPSCs Derived from Azoospermic and Fertile…

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May 13, 2014

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Ep. 18: Lou Gehrig’s Update Featuring Dr. Kevin Eggan

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