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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. Re:Oblig. Futurama Quote, Serious Thought by voice_of_all_reason · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Yes