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9 Mar 2009

Stem-cell Research

The news that President Obama is about to reverse his predecessor’s restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research, is a worrying indication that this, admittedly charismatic, politician is going to live up to those of his campaign promises that many had hoped would be quietly forgotten – as are so many of those made by the vast majority of modern politicians!

The stated objective is that such research will discover better treatment for a wide raft of ailments, from diabetes to paralysis. This, of course, is something which no right-minded person would oppose. However, what appears not be publicised is the fact that there are, at least, two alternative sources of stem-cells, neither of which requires the destruction of a human being – albeit one that is at the embyonic stage – with all of the DNA/genetic material that it would have required to achieve its full potential. These are adult stem-cells, and the stem-cells that may be procured from the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after the birth of a fully-developed embryo (otherwise referred to as "a child"!).

Using either of these alternatives, it seems to me, avoids all of the moral and ethoical objections to the use of embryonic stem-cells. Indeed, it is my understanding that adult stem-cells are already being used to successfully provide treatment for a number of medical conditions.

One is left wondering exactly why some scientists seem to have this overwhelming desire to “go where no man has gone before”! I trust that, here in the UK, we will not follow Mr Obama’s lead in this area, but will focus our research on more certain ground – adult stem-cells; umbilical stem-cells; and even induced pluripotent stem cells. It may be wise to remember that those who sow the wind, do often reap the whirlwind! (see Hosea 8:7).

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Obama stated on our national television that he would NOT allow 'cloning'. However, his predecessor restricted federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. So MY worry would be that in 4 or 8 years time with another new president perhaps, whether he or she will want to go a step further and let cloning begin. Obama may not allow it, but once the scientists have been given an inch, they may just want the full mile.