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Wed 17 Aug, 2005 05:24 pm
Cord blood yields 'ethical' embryonic stem cells
Hopes for treating disease with stem cells from umbilical cord blood
have received a major boost, following the discovery of primitive
cells with clinical potential matching that of embryonic stem cells.
Embryonic stem cells are derived from human fetuses, which are then
destroyed, and have become a major ethical issue, especially in the
US. But umbilical cord blood can be saved, stored and multiplied
without any of these ethical dilemmas.
Furthermore, the same team is applying new microgravity technology -
originally developed by NASA for the International Space Station -
to make large enough quantities of the stem cells to repair tissue
damage in patients.
See full story here:
FULL STORY FROM NEW SCIENTIST
Recently in California the State issued new regulations allowing medical research companies and medical schools to establish and use stem cells at will.
Apparently the AMA here in California was able to convince the legislature to move forward so research can be done her and our university and medical companies can stay competative with the world.
Of course no federal funds will be available due to the current Presiedent's opposition and the religious neo cons.
But you know what the say, "as goes California - so goes the nations".
excuse me, but this is nothing new, re cord blood...
was true in my time in the lab.
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