Mary Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 British authorities on Thursday approved scientists' use of animal eggs to create human stem cells, a ruling that will boost the supply of stem cells for research. The decision means that researchers will be able to refine their techniques for producing human stem cells by practicing first on animal eggs, of which there is a steady supply. Similar work involving human-animal stem cells is also under way in China and the United States. "This is good news for research, but most importantly, it is good news for patients," said Sophie Petit-Zeman of the Association of Medical Research Charities. Scientists have been exploring the use of stem cells to cure many degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, since the cells have the ability to develop into any cell in the human body. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 It's a good thing in that it will save a lot of suffering for the patients AND the families who have to cope with it for possibly years. And save a lot of money in terms of nursing and care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fella Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Some men maybe forming a bit of a queue for donkey parts. And I don?t mean MP?s for their brains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yes, greed always seems to enter things doesn't it Little Fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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