Source: Guardian Unlimited - UK
Posted: September 24, 2006
Summary:
British scientists have achieved one of the most controversial breakthroughs ever made in the field of stem cell science by taking cells from dead embryos and turning them into living tissue. Researchers believe the technique could soon be used to create treatments for patients with diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The breakthrough has been hailed by many scientists and ethical experts because it could circumvent opposition to stem cell experiments.
Commentary: This discovery could diffuse the ethical controversy over embryonic stem cell research and accelerate the development of effective treatments for diseases, but might also create new ethical issues.
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