[extropy-chat] Stem cells mined from human-embryo clone

[Johnius]

Hi all, apologies if this has already been posted here... J


Stem cells mined from human-embryo clone
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  [Excite News]
Researchers in South Korea have cloned a human embryo to cull stem cells 
from it -- a step toward one day growing patients' own replacement tissue 
to treat diseases. The experiment is sure to revive controversy over human 
cloning, both in the United States and internationally. (02/11/04)
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20040212/D80LDJ6O0.html


Loud minority must not rule on stem cells
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  [Herald.net]
Froma Harrop asks, "Are Washington politicians going to tell millions of 
American families that their loved ones must die because religious 
conservatives don't approve of embryonic stem-cell research?" (02/15/04)
http://www.heraldnet.com/Stories/04/2/15/18184775.cfm


[from Ifeminists.net]