Stem Cell Universe With Stephen Hawking

February. 03,2014

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7.8

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The use of embryonic stem cells has ignited fierce debate across the spiritual and political spectrum. But what if we could create manmade stem cells - or find super cells in adults that could forever replace embryonic cells and remove the controversy? Today, we are on the brink of a new era - an age where we may be able to cure our bodies of any illness. Stephen HAWKING has spent his life exploring the mysteries of the cosmos, now there is another universe that fascinates him - the one hidden inside our bodies - our own personal galaxies of cells.

Stephen Hawking as Himself

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Reviews

Perry Kate

2014/02/03

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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KnotMissPriceless

2014/02/04

Why so much hype?

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Sexyloutak

2014/02/05

Absolutely the worst movie.

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RipDelight

2014/02/06

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

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zishanasad

2014/02/07

Highly recommended to understand the basics of stem cells! I found this very interesting, well this documentary is perfect to be screened in institutes and hospital for raising stem cell awareness! This is has got all the basics and research oriented topics that generates a perfect atmosphere in understanding what stem cells are from a scratch!Starting from what embryonic stem cells are to what iPSC and how they are isolated and what they contain, how adult stem cells are and what are the pro and cons of stem cells research this documentary has everything in it! Perfect for giving an idea to non biomed people. This video can be screened right from high school level to graduate level.

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