Patients' lives are more important than embryos. I do want to avoid the use of embryos if possible. Shinya Yamanaka avoidembryoimportant Change image and share on social
When I saw the embryo, I suddenly realized there was such a small difference between it and my daughters. I thought, we can't keep destroying embryos for our research. There must be another way. Shinya Yamanaka daughterdestroydifference Change image and share on social
IPS cells can become a powerful tool to develop new drugs to cure intractable diseases because they can be made from patients' somatic cells. Shinya Yamanaka cellcuredevelop Change image and share on social
Researchers should always consider ethical concerns on scientific research and disclose their data to the public. Scientists also need to discuss issues surrounding their research with those who are concerned. Shinya Yamanaka concerndatumdisclose share on social
I think that in the 21st century, medical biology will advance at a more rapid pace than before. Shinya Yamanaka 21stadvancebiology Change image and share on social
There is no way now to get around some use of embryos. But my goal is to avoid using them. Shinya Yamanaka avoidembryogoal Change image and share on social
I like the freedom of research. Plus, if I fail in science, I know I can always survive because I have an M.D. This has been my insurance policy. Shinya Yamanaka failfreedominsurance Change image and share on social
I think that the discoveries of antibiotics and vaccines have contributed to the improvement of the quality of life, making it possible to prevent contagious diseases. Shinya Yamanaka antibioticcontagiouscontribute Change image and share on social
My goals over the decade include to develop new drugs to treat intractable diseases by using iPS cell technology and to conduct clinical trials using it on a few patients with Parkinson's diseases, diabetes or blood diseases. Shinya Yamanaka bloodcellclinical share on social
I grew so depressed from the lack of support that I considered quitting. No one understood me. Shinya Yamanaka considerdepressgrow Change image and share on social
