Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

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"

1 of 263 comments (clear)

  1. Re:So... by Com2Kid · · Score: 0, Redundant

    AIDS is one of the easiest diseases in the world to prevent.

    STOP FUCKING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.

    Get married OR in a long term stable relationship and DO NOT CHEAT.

    The fact that blood transfusions are not the largest spreader of AIDS shows exactly how little control humans have over their instincts.

    --
    Need help treating your acne? Come here!