Moist well-meaning “pro-lifers” don’t realize that the cells used in “embryonic stem-cell research” aren’t from embryos. The genetics are, but they are no more from embryos than saying, “you have your grandmother’s eyes” means they were plucked out and transplanted.
Secondly, no embryos are killed to continue research. The embryos starting those lines died decades ago.
Both the FDA and “pro-life” scam artists are anti-science, choosing to maintain power by fooling good people.
I don’t oppose stem cell treatments. I oppose getting those stem cells from dead babies.
There are a TON of other sources to get stem cells.
The opening paragraph is a total lie.
Spend their cash, they do, but no lives are extended.
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Texas is far ahead of most states when it comes to research on the use of ethical non-destructive adult stem cells.
See Texas Alliance for Life http://www.texasallianceforlife.org./ and my website and blog, LifeEthics http://lifeethics.org/ The TAL website has several videos involving the personal testimony of Texans who have already benefited from adult stem cell therapy. We have championed cord blood banks that collect stem cells for therapy and research all over our State. (Even in our small town of New Braunfels.)
However, there is a need for care and due diligence, even in the use of these treatments. Blood born diseases - viruses like HIV - are deadly. Without documentation and the scientific method, the rest of the medical and scientific community will continue to discount any results of research.
My latest blog entry describes a new trial for treatment of stroke.