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Ethical adult stem cells have a proven track record of success. Why, then, asks researcher David Prentice, is the NIH still spending $250 million a year killing embryos?
1 posted on 04/16/2020 6:09:56 PM PDT by Coleus
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To: Coleus

Good thing Nancy stocked her 25G fridge with her favorite Embryonic Stem-Cell for longevity flavored ice creams.


2 posted on 04/16/2020 6:37:18 PM PDT by RckyRaCoCo (Please Pray For My Brother Ken)
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The smart money abandoned embryonic stem cell research years ago. Surprisingly, blood from the discarded placenta and umbilical cord after a baby is born is rich in adult stem cells. And what is more ethical that using something to save a life from something that was going to be thrown away?


3 posted on 04/16/2020 6:37:43 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Fauci wants you to believe that you get covid-19 and you die. It's fear mongering at its worst.)
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I had the opportunity 30 years ago to discuss ESC research with a Dr. deeply involved in the studies.

She explained in great detail why all attempts repeatedly failed and why they always would. The temporary improvements were never sustained, and the treatment would have to be repeated every 3 months, only to reach a low plateau and deteriorate again.

The other obvious point is that ESC research always required gov't funding because they showed no promise and attracted little private funding.

5 posted on 04/16/2020 6:54:24 PM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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Embryonic Stem Cells serve a political purpose. They are promoted by people who support Abortion, simply because they are an argument for abortion. The fact that they are therapeutically useless is irrelevant.


6 posted on 04/16/2020 7:16:01 PM PDT by Haiku Guy (It's Winnie-the-Flu / Put the blame where it belongs / On Winnie-the-Poo)
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