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Scientist Pushing for Early Use of Stem Cells

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the why-turn-away-volunteers dept.

hzs202 writes "BBC News is reporting that Professor Ian Wilmut is pushing for stem cell treatment to be offered to people with terminal illnesses. Professor Wilmut told journalists that the treatment could save lives or at least speed up the pace of research, however it is yet to be fully tested." From the article: "If we wait until things are totally tested and analyzed in animals, it will deny some people treatment"

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  1. Stem cells vs. the aging & the brain by digitaldc · · Score: 3, Funny

    If you are able to replace certain cells in the body with new ones, does the aging process still have an effect on its development and effectiveness?

    Even if you are able to grow a new liver from stem cells for your resident alcoholic, does this mean you will have to grow a new brain in order not to repeat the process?

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  2. Application by ch-chuck · · Score: 2, Funny

    I need these for my stem cell phone project - they're grown right in your ear!

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  3. Re:And feed them with our babies ... by SengirV · · Score: 4, Funny
    Hell, what do you think happens when a woman has her period? MENSTRUATION IS MURDER!

    An unfertilized egg is lost, as well as the newly formed lining of the awaiting uterus. Do I have to explain the birds and bees to you to help you differentiate between an unfertilized egg and a fertilized one?

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  4. Its about time... by fuo · · Score: 2, Funny
    "If we wait until things are totally tested and analyzed in animals, it will deny some people treatment"

    Finally the medical/research industry learns from the software industry!

  5. Boy, given the responses to your post . . . by mmell · · Score: 2, Funny

    You must be about as nervous as a Christian Scientist with appendicitis!

  6. What Would Cartman Do? by greysky · · Score: 2, Funny

    I say we use the stem cells to clone a new Shakey's Pizza!