tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093005962447180669.post6598725192907723534..comments2023-04-02T05:06:48.224-07:00Comments on Current Controversies in Stem Cell Research: Some Background InfoJay Thakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875071987205016198noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093005962447180669.post-45141972104263972812009-04-14T20:08:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:08:00.000-07:00And along with an explanation of stem cell researc...And along with an explanation of stem cell research, a video of President Obama lifting the ban on stem cell research should be included.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gs39k0IxZ0Robert Haashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255579329269548600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093005962447180669.post-75268281418813316102009-04-14T19:58:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:58:00.000-07:00I didn't even realize that stem cells could be use...I didn't even realize that stem cells could be used to test pharmaceutical drugs. Doing more research on this I realize it has potential to be much more reliable and beneficial than current animal and trial models, and more importantly, it could also save the lives of many rats!<br /><br />There is no better way to test how a drug will potentially affect human cells, then actually testing on human cells. <br /><br />I found an article online that is interesting regarding this very topic:<br />http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/19893/<br /><br />Thanks Kelli!Robert Haashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255579329269548600noreply@blogger.com