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Published online 24 November 2005 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news051121-12
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Stem-cell pioneer resigns
Ethical allegations cause Woo Suk Hwang to step down.
Woo Suk Hwang admitted today that his landmark research on stem cells used eggs from two junior researchers and from paid donors.
Hwang's statement, made at 2 pm Korean time on 24 November, was broadcast live on all three of the country's main stations.
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