China sets world's first stem cell research global standard

A technician of biotech company EdiGene processes cell samples at the company’s lab in Beijing. - China Daily

BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Netowork): China spearheaded and published the world's first international standard on stem cell research on Saturday (Sept 24), signalling that the country has become a globally recognised front-runner in this cutting-edge field that may revolutionise medicine, experts said.

The document, named ISO 24603, lists the various requirements and regulations for cultivating and using human and mouse pluripotent stem cells. It is also the first stem cell related standard for the International Organisation for Standardisation.