The embryonic stem cell could hold the key to cures for diseases such as Parkinson's and diabetes. While politicians in America debate the ethics and funding of stem cell research, scientists overseas are taking the lead. The World examines scientific progress in China, Israel, Britain and here in America in a special four-part series on stem cell research which aired April 26-29, 2005.

The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, Winner of 2006 Broadcast News Award

Winner of the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award