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Why the world needs to keep pace with breakthroughs in stem cell research

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imageDemonstrators dressed as embryos gather outside the French parliament to protest laws authorising research on embryonic stem cells. Across the world, countries are implementing additional laws to use treatments that are still in trial phases. Reuters/Benoit Tessier

This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on stem cell...

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Why South Africa needs better laws for stem cell research and therapy

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imageLegislation in South Africa needs to be updated to accommodate the development in stem cell research and therapies.Reuters

This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on stem cell research and therapy. Read the rest of the series here.

South Africa has a patchy array of laws dealing with stem cells. While it does have...

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South Africa's new visa rules: sound idea but badly executed

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imageSouth Africa's game reserves are loved by tourists. The new visa regulations could have a negative impact on them. Shutterstock

As a developing tourist destination, South Africa has focused on various strategies to make the country more accessible and boost visitor numbers. But various events have challenged these growth strategies.

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