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Luke Fuszard: Use new stem cell advance to stem the brain drain from Wisconsin

Dear Editor:

….With the recent discovery by Dr. James Thomson at UW regarding reprogrammed human skin cells acting like embryonic stem cells, the state has at least one more opportunity to take the lead in this innovative industry. Government leaders should invest in stem cell research institutes throughout the state, creating new biotechnology hubs. If this is accomplished, new jobs would be created, and all those students who think about leaving Wisconsin for better opportunities would think twice before exiting.