A New Source for Stem Cells – Institute for Creation Research

From the Institute for Creation Research’s Presidential Column, Dr. John D. Morris has written a concise article that supports using cells taken from adults for stem cell research rather than from human embryos. As Morris states, “Some scientists and policymakers claim that the moratorium on the use of human embryos for stem cell research has stifled the development of possible cures for debilitating diseases. Thankfully, a true breakthrough seems to have been reached as two labs have recently developed an alternate source that uses cells from adults. Viruses were used as a vector to deliver transcription factors that converted adult somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells. (The virus technique will never be used to actually make these available for clinical use, but creating pluripotent cells from adult somatic cells can be done!) The future finally looks hopeful for stem cell research.” To read this article, click the following link “A New Source for Stem Cells.”

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