Monday, November 29, 2004
Stem Cell News
Everyone has already heard of the potential stem-cell triumph in Korea. I hope this kind of research pans out, and more people benefit from this amazing medicine. I also join Professor Bainbridge in pointing out that these are not embryonic stem cells, but umbilical cord cells, so it doesn't really inform the moral debate about such embryonic cells. On the one hand, it shows promise for the field in general, but on the other shows progress can be made without embryonic cells.
The other thing is that this breakthrough will come without California's three billion dollars, and without federal funding from the U.S. In fact, it seems that major news like this could fuel private donations and research investment without public funding, making California's bond initiative seem even more wasteful.
So it looks like we could achieve the dream alluded to by John Edwards'. Of course, without any of the things John Kerry was for.
The other thing is that this breakthrough will come without California's three billion dollars, and without federal funding from the U.S. In fact, it seems that major news like this could fuel private donations and research investment without public funding, making California's bond initiative seem even more wasteful.
So it looks like we could achieve the dream alluded to by John Edwards'. Of course, without any of the things John Kerry was for.
As long as you're down here,
why not read about movies?
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