New Method Equalizes Stem Cell Debate
 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/21/wa...hp&oref=slogin

This is a big step in terms of science and health. Good thing it happened no matter who takes or deserves credit for it.

I'll take the credit for it. It was my idea. Check the archives. I'd point out the post, but I can't be bothered to look it up right now.

here it is.

I'm not clicking on "disgusting.jpg."

Edit: Nice try, though!

They're not the researchers. They're the donors.

damn you glatt....

...damn you to hellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Muh hah hah ha!


But in all seriousness, this is promising news for stem cell research. I, for one, am pleased that this break though occurred. Go science!

I don't like any stem cells unless a fetus dies to provide them.

Hey that's me on the far right!

PISH POSH

Fuck off Sundae, you're in a different league to that bird.

I think cellar dwellars should consider that stem cell research could help one of our own members if it comes down to the crunch.

Then think about whether or not it's immoral or any of that other drivel.

I think this new developement is great, but then, I had no problem with the old method either.

I don't know if this really "equalizes the debate," either. It's still beyond stupid to argue that, "God hates abortion, so instead of using this already aborted fetus to do research, let's throw it away. Because throwing it away is less of an abomination than studying it."

Do people think women have abortions so they can help science?? The fact is, even if we can get skin cells to do the same thing, there's absolutely no harm in studying the fetuses as well. It should also be pointed out that just because you can get a skin cell to mimic a fetal stem cell, it does not mean that it will behave in exactly the same way in every situation.

Animal organs can be studied to learn more about our organs, but when it comes right down to it, they're only so close. This is like the church saying posthumous dissection is evil, people should study animals.

Oh em eff gee, I just read that article. GW is taking credit for scientific discovery, now!?

:headshake:

IIRC the source of fetal stem cells is not abortion, but unused zygotes left over from in-vitro fertilization programs.
You're right, though, that it is not yet certain that these skin stem cells will behave exactly like fetal stem cells. More research is needed.