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« on: January 23, 2016, 04:34:39 AM »
This would be a cornerstone of my healthcare bill if I were president.
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2016, 05:01:22 PM »
This isn't an issue anymore, is it?
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2016, 05:15:28 PM »
There are ways to get stem cells other than from fetal tissue. I support it.
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2016, 05:25:48 PM »
Not embryonic, but I support adult stem cell research.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2016, 06:05:16 PM »
The last time I remember anybody asking this question was on an online quiz made for the 2008 Presidential election. Anyway, obviously support.
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2016, 10:34:39 PM »
I'm just trying to raise discussion Sad.  Thanks for your participation though Smiley.
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2016, 10:00:25 AM »
Quote from: Senator Kent on January 23, 2016, 05:25:48 PM
Not embryonic, but I support adult stem cell research.
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2016, 03:59:50 PM »
Anything to assist the ill I support.
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« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2016, 07:34:19 PM »
This is a very misleading question.  Nobody opposes adult stem cell research; it's embryonic stem cell research that's controversial and raises ethical issues.  Personally, I support adult stem cell research but oppose embryonic research unless done on embryos that would otherwise be discarded.

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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2016, 07:39:46 PM »
Quote from: Oldiesfreak1854 on January 24, 2016, 07:34:19 PM
This is a very misleading question.  Nobody opposes adult stem cell research; it's embryonic stem cell research that's controversial and raises ethical issues.  Personally, I support adult stem cell research but oppose embryonic research unless done on embryos that would otherwise be discarded.

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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2016, 07:45:15 PM »
I just realized that there's a question on this issue that is rarely asked but needs to be answered: what is the major difference between embryonic and adult stem cell research, other than the source?
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2016, 07:50:32 PM »
Quote from: Oldiesfreak1854 on January 24, 2016, 07:45:15 PM
I just realized that there's a question on this issue that is rarely asked but needs to be answered: what is the major difference between embryonic and adult stem cell research, other than the source?

Embryonic stem cells can become any other cell, while adult stem cells are limited to the cells of their origin tissue. Also, adult stem cells are much rarer and harder to find.
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2016, 11:45:05 PM »
Quote from: Assemblyman CXSmith on January 24, 2016, 07:50:32 PM
Quote from: Oldiesfreak1854 on January 24, 2016, 07:45:15 PM
I just realized that there's a question on this issue that is rarely asked but needs to be answered: what is the major difference between embryonic and adult stem cell research, other than the source?

Embryonic stem cells can become any other cell, while adult stem cells are limited to the cells of their origin tissue. Also, adult stem cells are much rarer and harder to find.

Adult stem cells can be "reprogrammed" to become other types of tissue now too ("Induced Pluripotency" is the term given to that). "Pluripotency" means the cell can become any type of adult tissue. No approved treatments currently exist for either type of pluripotent stem cells, primarily because it is difficult to fully control cell differentiation.

Not all stem cell usage requires pluripotency though, and there are numerous clinical treatments using adult stem cells of similar tissues without pluripotency.

Ideally, we would be able to take adult stem cells from a patient, induce pluripotency, and grow a new organ from the patient's own tissue.
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