seems to me, everyone here is an 'expert' on the subject. Let me clear something up. Abortions are not used. Abortions could not be used, as the blastocyte is about 4-5 days old. A woman has to be at least 5 weeks pregnant to get an abortion. Embryonic stem cells have regenerative properties unique to them, no adult stem cells have the same properties. Specifically, brain cells, and spinal cells, hence the permanancy of paralysis and brain damage. A study was conducted in 1996 where embryonic stem cells were attached to the severed spines of mice, they regenerated, bridging the gap, restoring function to the legs of the mice. That same year, the right to life movement fought to ban all stem cell research, so the data we have available starts in 1998, after the ban was lifted. From 1981 when research began, to 1998 when it was re'allowed, no data was recorded, effectively wiping out the available research.
2006-07-19
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