LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists plan to use stem cells to cure a common form of blindness, with the first patients receiving test treatment in five years.
The pioneering project, launched on Tuesday, aims to repair damaged retinas with cells derived from human embryonic stem cells. Its backers say it involves simple surgery that could one day become as routine as cataract operations.
Religious leaders released this statement:
"It sounds alright but we'll find some reason to be against it."
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3 comments:
huh....does Babs know about this?...wonder if it would work for her...
if stem cells really worked kim jong il would be 6 ft 4 in tall.
Looks good to me! hehehe.
The religious leaders said "this will cause people to sell their unborn babies. Murderers!" Or something to that affect.
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