[neverdem]

stem cell ping

[GSlob]

Well, in the opinion of a few cell biologists I know (MS and PhD levels, below the professoriate - lab bench workers, "bench rats"), embryonic cells are more robust and versatile than adult cells, and have broader spectrum of possible uses. Not being a cell biologist myself, I take their opinion on the subject.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

ESCs also have a nasty tendency to form cancerous teratomas (“monster tumors”) in recipients.

BTTT