Stem-cell research is a politically charged issue and has been linked to the abortion debate. Some researchers elsewhere are using stem cells from frozen embryos, but a U.S. policy established by the White House has limited that research to existing stem-cell lines.
Robinson said he has dealt with misconceptions about the kind of surgery he is scheduled.
"Not all stem cells come from an aborted fetus," he said.
The media would prefer that the only "controversy" over stem cells involves embryonic stem cells. They also prefer to play down the advances that have come from adult stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells.
1 posted on
12/03/2005 12:58:29 PM PST by
wagglebee
To: Coleus
2 posted on
12/03/2005 12:58:59 PM PST by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: wagglebee
California's multi billion dollar stem cell research initiative mandates that only stem cells from aborted fetuses be used. So even if adult (ethical) stem cells prove more effective and practical, California is still forced by law to keep using aborted fetuses...
To: wagglebee
Prayers for the young man.
4 posted on
12/03/2005 1:03:21 PM PST by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: wagglebee
He'll be running by cold and flu season.
To: wagglebee
After this surgery a "sinus Headache" could be a real "Pain in the Neck"
To: wagglebee
Oh I hope and pray it works for him and all the others who are paralyzed.
8 posted on
12/03/2005 1:42:56 PM PST by
cubreporter
(I trust Rush. He's done more for our country than we will ever know. He's the man!)
To: wagglebee
I often wonder how common this sort of injury is. I know one person from my high school graduating class that was injured in the exact same way, and others I've talked to have similar stories.
9 posted on
12/03/2005 1:58:41 PM PST by
SpaceBar
To: wagglebee
(Stem cells from his own sinuses to be used)
Not using stem cells from embryos?
How un-trendy and simply utilitarian.
(don't expect this to get reported in the NY Times, especially if
it scores any sort of success)
10 posted on
12/03/2005 2:05:43 PM PST by
VOA
To: wagglebee
If this works, it will be nothing to sneeze at . . .
12 posted on
12/03/2005 2:24:21 PM PST by
Petruchio
( ... .--. .- -.-- / .- -. -.. / -. . ..- - . .-. / .. .-.. .-.. . --. .- .-.. / .- .-.. .. . -. ...)
To: wagglebee
Fetal stem cells are the least successful of all the different types of stem cells used in experimentation.
It's a myth started and promoted by the pro-abortion profiteers.
13 posted on
12/03/2005 2:28:08 PM PST by
airborne
(Al-Queda can recruit on college campuses but the US military can't!)
To: neverdem
14 posted on
12/03/2005 2:28:45 PM PST by
airborne
(Al-Queda can recruit on college campuses but the US military can't!)
To: wagglebee
I read an article similar to this one that is using nose cells.
In fact google has quite a few articles.
I pray that they work and this young man becomes whole again.
20 posted on
12/03/2005 3:32:55 PM PST by
Dustbunny
(Main Stream Media -- Making 'Max Headroom' a reality.)
To: 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember; afraidfortherepublic; Alas; al_c; american colleen; annalex; ...
24 posted on
12/03/2005 6:52:33 PM PST by
Coleus
(Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
To: John Robinson
John "Jocko" Robinson, is a diver in Westchester, Calif
25 posted on
12/03/2005 6:57:28 PM PST by
Coleus
(Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
To: wagglebee; Salvation; Coleus; NYer; SoothingDave; cyborg; onyx; fortunecookie; ArrogantBustard; ...
Some of the Portuguese patients who have undergone the surgery have been able to move their legs or walk with a walker. Several others have regained bladder control.That is AMAZING. May God bless those doctors and researchers who have developed this procedure. And may God profoundly bless Travis.
Simply AMAZING.
26 posted on
12/03/2005 7:00:46 PM PST by
Petronski
(Cyborg is the greatest blessing I have ever known.)
To: wagglebee
This young man is going to need all the strength he can get; regaining sensation in atrophied limbs is excruciatingly painful, I understand. The rehabilitation is grueling as well. But, it will be well worth this price, to regain some measure of independence.
To: wagglebee
30 posted on
08/28/2006 9:26:54 PM PDT by
Coleus
(Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, geese, algae)
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