Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 November 2003
Stem Cell Research: Statements.
There is nothing controversial about adult stem cell research. Stem cells, with the potential to repair vital organs, exist in bone marrow, body fat and umbilical cord blood. They also exist in chimera and mosaicism, which exist in many individuals, but this is a new area that is being researched. Cures have been effected by using such stem cells – bone marrow transplants have been done for years – and they have been found to be far more pluripotent than originally considered. The results – not just the research – from Australia show that the adult stem cells produce the results.
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