Posted on 10/19/2011 2:11:44 PM PDT by NYer
Scientists in Britain face being barred from developing life-saving treatments after a court ruled it is ‘immoral’ to use embryos to produce stem cells.
The European Court of Justice has decreed that patenting any treatment using the cells is ‘commercial exploitation’ and ‘contrary to morality’.
Scientists warned the ‘devastating decision’ will stop pioneering treatments for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s being developed in the UK, with potentially catastrophic consequences for the multi-million pound biotechnology industry.
But pro-life groups, who argue it is immoral to experiment with embryos to advance medicine, welcomed the ruling.
The decision, made unanimously by 13 judges in Luxembourg, follows a case brought by Greenpeace in Germany against Professor Oliver Brüstle at the University of Bonn.
Professor Brüstle filed a patent with the German government in 1997 to convert embryonic stem cells into nerve cells to help patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Greenpeace challenged it and the case went to the highest court in Germany and then Luxembourg.
The resulting 10-page judgement prohibits patenting any process which involves removing a stem cell from and then destroying a ‘human embryo’ – defined as anything ‘capable of commencing the process of development of a human being.’
It states: ‘Patents may not be granted for inventions whose commercial exploitation would be contrary to morality... In particular patents shall not be awarded for uses of human embryos for industrial or commercial purpose.’
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The righteous hand of YHVH is hard to ignore. Praise Yah!
Who needs profits when you can get government grant money for producing absolutely nothing?
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me
Thanks NYer.
Outliving your child is this life’s bitterest pill.
Good to know that they’re with the Lord, but that must be shallow comfort right now. Praying for you!
Prayers for your whole family and your daughter. Very sorry to hear of this.
Holy cow! Anybody check the temperature in Hell, lately?
May the grace of God be with you, as well as the undying love of Jesus Christ. As a parent that experienced this kind of almost unbearable loss, I can tell you there is reason for hope.
>> “Scientists warned the ‘devastating decision’ will stop pioneering treatments for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s being developed in the UK, with potentially catastrophic consequences for the multi-million pound biotechnology industry.” <<
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Damn that’s an arrogant lie!
There is no disease the cure for which requires the taking of a child’s life.
A pox on these Franken-Scientists.
>> “Greenpeace is saving babies now, as well as whales and seals?” <<
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They no longer have Patrick Moore to lead them into damnation.
Prayers up. I send Isaiah 61:3 to you.
we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
However, scientists say stem cells taken from embryos in their early stages are crucial in developing life-saving treatments because they can turn into any cell type found in the body and so can be used to repair diseased and defective tissue.
Alzheimer’s, cancer, blindness, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease are all conditions which could benefit from an injection of these healthy cells.
This is what they have been saying for years, and so far, they are still unable to treat anything with these cells. All the success has come from adult stem cell research.
It is never right to take the life of one person to save the life another.
Very sad news....... but rejoicing that you know the Lord and He will surely see you thru this time.
Father God,
As this family looks to you for comfort and assurance we ask that in and thru this your name might be glorified as you walk closely with them now..... May your good Spirit carry them the moments when it becomes hard to walk...and give them peace of mind and heart that you do all things well for the children of God and those called according to His purpose.
In Christ’s name,...Amen.
Troll???
A cell that fails to differentiate is by definition “cancer.” There is no need for mutation; in fact mutation implies a differentiation has taken place. (Trophoblast Theory)
That's exactly right. As science has more and more established that life begins at conception they will have to come up with another reason for these brutal murders of the "unborn". Our nation is paying a huge price for these abortion practices..and it's not over yet.
Interesting.
My heart goes out to you during this time of devastating loss.
May Our Lord comfort you and your family.
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