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Other press releases say it was cells from a cell line from aborted fetus.

I find press releases usually wanting. Chemical or surgical abortions are morally and ethically tainted. Spontaneous abortions are considered normal, but questionable as far as being compatible with life.

Press releases are bubble gum, noisy but not much substance, however it does seem to be the case as per:

“ReNeuron Requests Human Stem Cell Trials
Posted on: Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 21:00 CST
UK biotechnology company ReNeuron has applied to the FDA for authorization to begin trials that will use the stem cells of fetuses to treat stroke patients and potentially reverse their brain damage.
ReNeuron has successfully extracted stem cells from the developing brain of a 12 week old aborted fetus. The company plans to use the stem cells, known as ReN001, in a human trial and implant the cells into the brains of 12 stroke patients.”

redorbit.com/news/health/758221/reneuron_requests_human_stem_cell_trials/index.html This was a few years ago and now they have the green light.

What stopped it in the U.S. was law, not the moral and ethical fastidiousness of the researchers.