Bad news for politicians? Nah... we can afford to start engineering organs.

We can get the Scarecrow her brain, the Tinman his heart... and maybe the cowardly lion a set of balls.

You have to be more specific. Too many politicians fit those descriptions.

If they are like embryonic stem cells, we've just found an easier way to make tumors. About time!

It will be bad for liberal politicians, who back embryonic stem cells simply because it helps with their abortion on demand agenda.

I'm not so sure about that: the embryos that get used for stem cell research are a drop in the bucket, compared to how many we destroy every year.

I don't see a real link, there. Abortion is driven by a cultural imperative.

True. Perhaps it is a bit too much of the talking points, but I just have to wonder why the Liberals have latched on to ESC's, while ignoring Adult and placental.

Hopefully, amniotic SC's will provide the promise that ESC's have, without the massive, prevelant tumors.

They've latched on to ESCs in order to defeat Bush. The MSM has been conducting a disinformation campaign designed to paint Bush as an uncaring boob--one without compassion for the sick and suffering. Ever notice how they omit the word "adult" when they discuss stem cell successes? Know how many human trials with ESCs are in progress, or how many are awaiting launch? Zero. Do we need an endless supply of embryos if we are going to pursue ESC research. No. Any cell can be cultured indefinitely. If there were problems with how some SC lines were preserved, those lines could be discarded and others chosen to take their place. The only reason for unrestrained procurement is for patent purposes. It's easy to keep track of DNA if you are concerned about others staling your ideas. Are the Dems protecting Big Pharmaceuticals? Hardly. Just anti-Bush. And it's working! Funny how having the Press in your pocket can work wonders for propaganda purposes!

Excess body fat can be a source of adult stem cells. Any takers? Anyone see a plan coming together?