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Human Based Stem Cell Culture Medium Developed

Posted by samzenpus on from the get-it-in-you dept.

ubersonic writes "A new culture medium for growing human stem cells -- that contains no animal products -- is offering researchers a cleaner and therefore safer environment for performing the cutting-edge technology. The discovery means that stem cells developed for therapeutic use can be transferred directly to human subjects. By using this medium all of the concerns about contaminating proteins in existing stem cell lines can essentially be removed."

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  1. Not alone by flyinwhitey · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "I appear to be alone in my opinion."

    No, there are plenty of stupid people just like you.

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  2. Re:Interesting Discovery by WheelDweller · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yeah, that'd be me, the "hardliner".

    I just think that, as societies go, killing children is no way to fix any problem. Doesn't this seem wrong to you? Even a little?

    And ya just KNOW that once it's allowed for any reason, there'll spring up baby farms to fill the need. Remember the big'ol welfare act that gave extra money to people that had more kids? We got a bunch of kids that no one wanted...and made under-educated criminals with no sense of purpose. Misery abounds.

    But, at least _they_ got to live...

    Is that "lacking in compassion", since I'm Conservative? I don't think so.

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