Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
Recent research suggests transplanted stem cells may be able to stimulate the re-growth of damaged tissues. The results of new experiments offer tantalizing prospects for the treatment of many types of debilitating brain diseases and injuries. A panel of scientists joins Diane to talk about the latest research in regenerative medicine.
Guests
- Dr. William Haseltine Human Genome Sciences
- Dr. John Gearhart Director, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Ron McKay Molecular biologist at the National Institutes of Health
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