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To: moonhawk
I didn't see mention in the article of whether adult or embryonic stem cells were used >>>>

Some newer treatments like stem cell transplants.....

this sentence led me to believe it was from an adult human donor as they do with cancers. I try to read these articles twice before I post them to make sure the article mentions adult stem cells. I've noticed some reporters don't want to use the words "fetal" or "embryonic" in their articles when those stem cells are used.
6 posted on 08/13/2006 10:04:39 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
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To: Coleus

I would guess just the opposite. I don't think they like to mention adult stem cells because it will showcase how successful it is. They would jump at the chance to mention embryonic stem cells if there was any success that way it would rally support. I'm guessing the stem cells used in this case were adult.


8 posted on 08/13/2006 10:20:51 PM PDT by bushinohio
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To: Coleus

IIRC embryonic stem cells usually create tumors so are not yet in use in humans. You will never read that in the MSM, though.


9 posted on 08/13/2006 10:25:57 PM PDT by originalbuckeye
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To: Coleus
I'm sure you know that the liberal media loves to trumpet the virtues of abortion, euthanasia, and experimentation on fetal cell tissues.
10 posted on 08/13/2006 10:35:04 PM PDT by bushinohio
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