There's been somewhat of a major development in stem cell technology which has some interesting political implications. The White House and many social conservatives have objected to the use of stem cells from embryos, but scientist are now able to create stem cells from human skin cells. The White House has hailed this development.
This article has some more information about the scientific implications of the discovery, and this one outlines the potential ethical implications.
I think that this development could potentially remove a great deal of tension surrounding the stem cell debate which played a significant role in 2006.
Thoughts?
1 comment:
very significant indeed. Might this be the way forward in an age of biotechnology and paradoxically religion?
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