Adult Stem Cell Patch - Restores Sight


	Adult Stem Cell Patch - Restores Sight

ColoradoRight

4-18-2007 4:07 PM

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stem cells, adult stem cells, healthcare

ColoradoRight says:

Another example of adult stem cells giving practical benefits (restored sight!). embryonic stem cells - zero practical benefits

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4-18-2007 4:09 PM

skwirlinator

Stem cells are a good thing people. There are alternatives to the harvesting so why not open the doors and proceed to the 21st century?

4-18-2007 5:22 PM

Annmairi

ADULT stem cells are the ONLY ones that have yielded any medical successes.

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