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Stem Cell Firm May Have Administered Unproven Treatments

ananyo writes "With Texas pouring millions of dollars into developing adult stem-cell treatments, doctors there are already injecting paying customers with unproven preparations, supplied by an ambitious new company. Celltex Therapeutics 'multiplies and banks' stem cells derived from people's abdominal fat and its facility in Sugar Land opened in December 2011 and houses the largest stem-cell bank in the United States. But Nature has uncovered evidence that the company is involved in the clinical use of the cells on US soil, which the FDA has viewed as illegal in other cases."

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  1. Re:What's the point? by Seraphim_72 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, because everyone has access, ability and understanding. I know I keep up with the latest in stem cell research as it relates to cancer....don't you?

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  2. Amazing Cutting Edge Science by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 2, Funny

    Celltex Therapeutics's patented "Stem Cell Rejuvenation Nostrum and Relief Cream" cures the Colick, Goiter, Dropsy, Issues of Women, Fatigue, Consumption, Black Blood, Great Pox, and Chillblains. It can be boiled in water to create an Efficacious Drench for All Manner of Stomach Ailments. It is 100% Safe and Guaranteed by CellTex to Improve Disposition of Children.

    When purchased with the optional Nasal Applicator Sponge, this cream can also be used to relieve Nasal Congestion and Dryness as well as treat all manner of Nasal Infection.

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  3. Re:What's the point? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    You can. You can do a lot of things. Mix Bleach and Ammonia. Add Antifreeze to your drinks. Believe in Jesus killing the Dinosaurs.

    With an AK-47.

    Ouch.

  4. Re:What's the point? by Dan541 · · Score: 3, Funny

    More than the tin-foil hat salesmen.

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