Stem-cell research
According to Foxnews.com, a company by the name of Advanced Cell Technology Incorporation was accused at a Senate hearing of falsification of its work. The company claimed to have figured out a new technique to remove a single stem cell from an embryo without harming the embryo. The single stem cell could then be constructed into a useful stem cell line. Many stem cell advocates believe that stem cells are the key to treating and curing many diseases and injuries.
However, currently government stem cell research is not allowed because the embryo dies in the process. If embryos were truly unharmed in a new technique, this would be a great step for the medical world. However, after the company claimed their ability to do such work, the company disclosed that during experiments, they took out more than two stem cells and the embryos were killed.
But could Advanced Cell Technology Incorporation really be close to developing a new and improved technique? This could lead to great changes in the medical world as we know it.
1 comment:
Like Matt, I believe that if a manner is found in which the embryo can remain unharmed throughout this scientific process, this new development in stem cell research could be an incredible discovery. This scientific progress could be extremely relevant to cancer patients in need of stem cell transplants. More money towards this research would definitely be a worth while cause.
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