[wagglebee]

From what I've read, aborted babies are too far developed to be a really good source of stem cells; embryos seem to be a "better" source and the most used, because by the time babies are aborted, their cells have begun differentiating already.

The reality is that there has NEVER been any evidence that embryonic stem cells would do anything but produce tumors. The progress with stem cells has always been from adult and umbilical cord cells.

Basically I was trying to correct what seemed to be a misconception among those on this board that the embryos were coming from abortion clinics. They aren't. Thomson himself said he was using discarded embryos from fertility clinics.

Untrue, they are taking stem cells from aborted fetuses:

Embryonic Stem Cell Research: The Jewish Perspective
International Society for Stem Cell Research FAQ
Stem Cell Research
State Embryonic and Fetal Research Laws
Embryonic Versus Adult Stem Cells? It’s Really No Contest

[Amelia]

Untrue, they are taking stem cells from aborted fetuses:

Obviously, you haven't read the sources you linked very well.