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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration has approved the bid by cloning company Geron to undertake the first trial involving the use of embryonic stem cells in humans. They have never been used before in people because the cells cause tumors and have immune system rejection issues when tried in animals.
Scientists and pro-life advocates say human embryonic stem cells are not ready for trial because problems associated with the cells in animals haven't been solved. The embryo.
Originally posted by DaMod
Don't we already know that adult stem cells work and are much much safer to use?
Despite stem cells causing tumors and immune sytem rejection in animal tests, the FDA, under the Obama administration, gives the go ahead for human trials?
Originally posted by DaMod
The subject isn't whether they should be able to harvest them in the first place, it's that they are being tried on people now even though they are known to be dangerous.
Originally posted by Intelearthling
I'm pro-life but I don't want this thread to turn into a pro-life or anti-abortion thread. I want it to stick to the FDA decision to go ahead with human research knowing to complications and risks involved.
after safety concerns were raised by an animal study
Originally posted by Gorman91
www.scientificamerican.com...
Savitz has just begun enrolling patients in a study on treating adult stroke victims with their own—adult—stem cells.
www.pharmastrategyblog.com...
online.wsj.com...