Posted on 10/08/2008 2:18:41 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON – Cells taken from men's testicles seem as versatile as the stem cells derived from embryos, researchers reported Wednesday in what may be yet another new approach in a burgeoning scientific field.
The new type of stem cells could be useful for growing personalized replacement tissues, according to a study in Thursday's issue of the journal Nature. But because of their source, their highest promise would apply to only half the world's population: men.
Embryonic stem cells can give rise to virtually any tissue in the body and scientists believe they may offer treatments for diseases like Parkinson's and diabetes and for spinal cord injuries.
The testicular cells avoid the ethical dilemma of embryonic stem cells, which are harvested in a process that destroys the embryos. For that reason, some people, including President Bush, oppose their use for ethical or religious reasons.
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Bone marrow stem cells seem to be able to work in the body on a lot of levels. It will be fascinating to see how far researchers can go with it....
Published today.....Interesting article on Blood Stem Cell research out of Stanford: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/stanford-scientists-pinpoint-key-proteins/story.aspx?guid=%7B0F1BC33B-9DEF-4125-83DC-F5A9FBCD1FE8%7D&dist=hppr
Thanks for the URLs.
Welcome!
It takes balls to be against embryonic stem cell research.
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