Yes, this is a controversial one, no question, but President Obama’s plan to lift restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research could have tremendous impact on many of our disease-related causes. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, embryonic cells can grow into nearly every type of tissue in the body, including heart cells for cardiac patients, pancreas cells for diabetics and replacement brain cells for people with Alzheimer’s.
Of course, conservatives consider such moves to be immoral, contributing to the “destruction of innocent human life.” Read more…
Posted by Carrie Pollare
Source: Los Angeles Times
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, stem cell research, stem cells
