Scientists make first nerve stem cells

[Analog]

The world's first pure batch of nerve stem cells made from human stem cells has been created at Edinburgh University, scientists have reported.

It is hoped the newly-created cells will eventually help scientists find new treatments for diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh said the cells should help researchers test the effectiveness of new drugs.

Stem cells are "master" cells that can become many kinds of tissue.

Nerve stem cells are those which help build the brain and central nervous system.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4155016.stm

 

[Shawn]

:thumbsup:

 

[amdhunter]

Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

If it was up to me I'd allow people to exchange their newborns for money so they can have their stem cells harvested. Or farm women for stem cells. I'd be a goddamned millionaire within 9 months.

 

[Omegachi]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

 

[imported_whatever]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

If it was up to me I'd allow people to exchange their newborns for money so they can have their stem cells harvested. Or farm women for stem cells. I'd be a goddamned millionaire within 9 months.

I'm not sure I would go quite that far (the supply would quickly surpass the demand) but when fetuses are disposed of, there should definately be an option to have whatever there is given to science (including stem cells)

 

[loic2003]

Awesome. I wish there weren't so many ignorant fools against stem cells or GM foods.

 

[Omegachi]

fu k those fools..... i hate those opposers so much... GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: Omegachi
GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

that's kind of the problem

 

[imported_whatever]

Originally posted by: quakefiend420

Originally posted by: Omegachi
GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

that's kind of the problem

QFT. There are too many people who believe in deities without any evidence.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Omegachi

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

Indeed, I know several at my college and church that thinks this is bad. Hopefully this is the first step towards a cure for Parkinson?s disease. It runs in my family and I would love to have those afflicted by it cured.


And whatever not all of us Christians oppose this. As a matter of fact, most I know dont.

 

[Acanthus]

Very good news :thumbsup:

Even if we outlaw stem cell harvesting altogether it doesnt matter. Other countries will continue research and profit tremendously from it.

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: quakefiend420

Originally posted by: Omegachi
GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

that's kind of the problem

while all the tools in the presidency and churches debate this here, the rest of the world will pass us in bio/pharm research...:roll:

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

If it was up to me I'd allow people to exchange their newborns for money so they can have their stem cells harvested. Or farm women for stem cells. I'd be a goddamned millionaire within 9 months.

Obviously you have very little respect for life and know very little about methods of obtaining stem cells.

You can get a very large supply from the umbilical cord and you don't have to take a life to get them.

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: Stefan

Obviously you have very little respect for life and know very little about methods of obtaining stem cells.

You can get a very large supply from the umbilical cord and you don't have to take a life to get them.

But then, where is the fun?

 

[squirrel dog]

Wonderful . Can they make gasoline at 1.50 a gal ?

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: amdhunter

Originally posted by: Stefan

Obviously you have very little respect for life and know very little about methods of obtaining stem cells.

You can get a very large supply from the umbilical cord and you don't have to take a life to get them.

But then, where is the fun?

:laugh:

 

[Rock Hydra]

Originally posted by: Stefan

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Too bad there are morons opposed to the use of a fetus to continue this research.

If it was up to me I'd allow people to exchange their newborns for money so they can have their stem cells harvested. Or farm women for stem cells. I'd be a goddamned millionaire within 9 months.

Obviously you have very little respect for life and know very little about methods of obtaining stem cells.

You can get a very large supply from the umbilical cord and you don't have to take a life to get them.

That's where this gets a little hazy.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: squirrel dog
Wonderful . Can they make gasoline at 1.50 a gal ?

Yeah, all it takes is firing a few nukes at southeast asia and making it look like they came from each other. :evil: