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EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Numbers 33-4190, 33-41201, 333-00421 and 333-16637 of Isco, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-8 of our reports dated October 4, 2002 appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Isco, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended July 26, 2002.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Lincoln, Nebraska
October 18, 2002

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