SANCHONINO POSTS:
The only reason that they haven't found anything yet with embryonic stem cells is because, try as they might, the federal government can't fund them. If embryonic stem cell research were to get the federal support that adult stem cell research currently gets, the results would be enormous. But that's a topic for another thread.
I have to agree that most oftentimes it comes down to money being thrown into the mix. However, this is not the case with embryonic stem cells (ESC).
The clear facts are that both ESC and adult stem cells have been tested and EST to not perform or produce helpful tissue.
Just last month, the American College of Pediatricians called for an end to ESC research and recommended the exclusive support of already proven effective adult stem cell research. These people understand that shuffling money to ESC is a waste of money when it could be going toward adult stem cell research which has shown astounding promise.
The following is a quote from the report. Dr. Michelle Cretella wrote, "Not only does embryonic research require taking the life of human embryos, it also prolongs needless suffering by delaying the development of more promising adult stem cell treatments and cures."
Research using non-embryo sources of stem cells, including amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, placenta and adult blood, fat and various organs, have yielded impressive results.
These results include the routine use of adult stem cells in certain forms of cancer therapy. Over the last decade, these cells have been used to successfully treat spinal cord injuries, heart failure, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and dozens of other conditions in human trials.
Instead, embryonic stem cell trials have produced the wrong tissue, forming tumors and triggering immune rejection.
"Every dollar spent on the failed and unnecessary process of embryonic stem cell research, steals resources away from the potential of adult stem cell research. This is fiscally irresponsible and medically unconscionable," said a statement from the American College of Pediatricians.
KFC POSTS:
It definitely seems to make more sense anyhow. Taking a life to save a life is a no brainer.
Exactly, KFC. No use mincing words...it's a no brainer. The ends never justify the means. Never. To quote George Orwell.."To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle."