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We’ve all been reading about the present administration’s approval to continue to carry out the all-important stem cell research. This type of research could very well lead to major breakthroughs in, and the elimination of cancers and horrific diseases like ALS.
Human stem cell research could also dramatically change the way we develop drugs and test them for safety. New medications could initially be tested using human cell lines prior to going into clinical trials. In addition, human stem cells can be used to develop assays to screen novel chemical compounds. Using these cell lines, scientists can discover the molecular cues necessary to differentiate stem cells into various specialized cells – A Primer on Stem Cells
The debate on the pros and cons of this type of research are endless. But it is the consensus (around here at least) that all research, done properly, that works toward the end of victims suffering from Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc., must continue!
You have only to live in a family, or have friends, living with these horrific conditions to know that medical science must find a cure! If stem cells lead the way to a cure it cannot come soon enough!
Related articles
- Stem Cells: 10 Diseases They May – or May Not – Cure (health.usnews.com)
- Researchers invented hESC based system for ALS (stemcell.taragana.net)
- Neuralstem’s stem cell therapy for ALS awaits FDA approval (stemcell.taragana.net)
- Researchers Cheer Obama’s Vote for Stem-Cell Science (time.com)
- A primer on stem cells (cnn.com)
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I was absolutely thrilled to hear that the new administration followed through on their plans to support stem cell research. Let the medical breakthroughs begin!
April 8th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
It’s ridiculous there was ever a hold up to begin with when it comes to stem cell research. Think of all the good that could already be on its way or done if there hadn’t been such idiotic debate over this… Anyway, enough on the negative side, this is great and positive news!
April 11th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I agree with Diane. As far as research goes, it really must be research for the greater good. I don’t particularly trust pharmaceutical companies in terms of them having the greater good at heart. Hopefully someone will push the envelope and get something effective for this disease.
April 11th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Thats great to hear! About time for some good news in the research department.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I’m all for it too.
April 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I don’t understand what the holdup was about. I am glad they are moving forward.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I too am glad the new administration came thru with flying colors on stem cell research. Now there can be some positive steps in curing diseases.
April 13th, 2009 at 8:06 am
This is good news and let the research begin!
April 13th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I really like that the current administration wasted no time on the go-ahead for stem cell research. It’s about time!
April 13th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
It will be nice to help people find some cures for those horrible diseases! We hope they can more fast!
Your FL furiends,
and Maverick
April 13th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I was sooo happy to hear that the Obama administration planed to support stem cell research as promised.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
I have mixed feelings about this. I think it’s wonderful that there are breakthroughs being made in these diseases, though.
April 13th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I am thrilled with this decision. It’s been a long time coming. Now let’s find some cures!
April 13th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I’m all for stem cell research as the scientist seem to think it could lead to a very positive outcome in treating so many diseases.
April 15th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Stem cell research has great potential for healing many things. I hope that we can do this research and use it responsibly.
April 15th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
we definitely need these breakthroughs. i’ve seen several people suffer with and/or die from cancer.
April 20th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I think the stem cell research is very promising for many diseases!
April 20th, 2009 at 11:31 am
I hope these types of research will convince people that this is a good thing.