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To: taxcontrol
adult stem cell research has provided the "only effective treatment for disease"

Says who?

9 posted on 10/23/2006 10:17:44 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage
The use of adult stem cells in medical treatment is not new. For years, leukemia patients have obtained adult stem cells through bone-marrow transplants, and cancer patients often receive their own "cleansed" stem cells after chemotherapy. Adult stem cells have a proven track record of helping patients in the healing process.

Despite what you might hear in the media, embryonic stem cells have yet to demonstrate any therapeutic benefit to patients. Speculation as to the healing power of embryonic stem cells is just that: speculation. Scientists admit they have far to go before mastering the complicated and rapid process of embryonic stem cell growth and development. Yet many Americans incorrectly believe these cells already provide treatments and cures. There is also evidence embryonic stem cells are difficult to control, potentially putting patients who are treated with these cells at risk for serious side effects.


This is publicly available information for those that choose to do actual research into the subject.
17 posted on 10/23/2006 10:41:44 AM PDT by taxcontrol
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