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To: Cedar

"At first he was not sure where stem cells for nerve tissues should be taken from, but it soon occurred to him that the mucous membrane of the nose, with its many nerve endings, was the best source. Extracted neural stem cells are grown in tissue culture to be then injected into the damaged spine area, restoring the vertebrae one by one."


This along with their reported 100% cure rate suggest we should take this with a grain of salt.


7 posted on 12/06/2004 10:30:12 PM PST by Balata
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To: Balata

This along with their reported 100% cure rate suggest we should take this with a grain of salt.>>

I see your point, I just hope you're wrong.

Here is an example of a different case in Israel which is not as dramatic.

*In 2000, Israeli scientists implanted Melissa Holley's white blood cells into her spinal cord to treat the paraplegia caused when her spinal cord was severed in an auto accident. Melissa, who is 18, has since regained control over her bladder and recovered significant motor function in her limbs - she can now move her legs and toes, although she cannot yet walk.


9 posted on 12/06/2004 10:38:42 PM PST by Coleus (I support ethical, effective and safe stem cell research and use: adult, umbilical cord, bone marrow)
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I have just about zero medical knowledge, so I can't make a judgment on it.

Just am hoping that their claims are true--would be great indeed to stop the debate for using embryonic stem cells.

I'm just curious--why would any doctor lie about this and ruin their reputation? I guess it happens, but why would anyone do it? Any false claims would be exposed pretty quickly, and their professional career would be ruined.


10 posted on 12/06/2004 10:41:05 PM PST by Cedar
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