Obama's Embryonic Stem Cell O.K. Can Kill

[arksis]

I know we all talked about this later in the week, but I thought this was a really good article in my paper today!

Obama's Embryonic Stem Cell O.K. Can Kill
by  Michael Reagan

03/13/2009


What President Obama did when he reversed President Bush’s executive order banning embryonic stem cell research was based not on solid science, but his desire to cater to the anti-life, pro-abortion forces and their media allies who helped elect him.
 
In doing this, he created the potential for an outbreak of potentially fatal cancerous tumors caused by the therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells.   
 
Moreover, he killed another Bush presidential order that funded some of the most promising research on the creation of embryonic-like stem cells from harmless but potent adult stem cells.

What President Obama did when he rescinded President Bush's federal ban on certain lines of embryonic stem cell research ultimately could cost American lives.
 
Obama and his subservient mainstream media allies ignored science in favor of politics, and the results will prove to be disastrous.
 
What most people are unaware of is that there are three types of stem cell research: there is embryonic stem cell research (ESC), there is induced pluripotent (IPSC) research, and adult stem cell research (ASC).
 
When Barack Obama rescinded George Bush’s ban on federal funding on certain types of embryonic stem cell research he also rescinded Bush’s Executive Order 13435 which had provided federal funding for induced pluripotent stem cell research using harmless adult stem cells manipulated into mimicking embryonic stem cells without the risk ESC cells entail.
 
This is where 72 different diseases are now being remedied or cured.
 
There are no embryonic stem cells being used anywhere in the world on humans, with one tragic exception. A boy treated with embryonic stem cells for a rare genetic disease developed benign tumors, casting doubt on claims of the therapy's safety and effectiveness.
 
According to media reports, the boy, now 17, received the ESC stem cells in 2001 at a Moscow hospital and four years later scans showed brain and spinal tumors. Israeli doctors removed the abnormal growth from his spine and their tests show it most probably was caused by the stem cells.
 
The Moscow doctors should have known better. It is well known that lab animals given embryonic stem cells routinely develop tumors and other malignant growths that eventually kill them. There is a 100 percent mortality rate among lab animals that develop these tumors.
 
That’s why George Bush banned this lethal form of research that Barack Obama, who should have known better, has now legitimized by overturning this life-saving ban.
 
The reason that major drug companies such as Merck and Pfizer are not funding ESC research is because they have seen the research and it scared the daylights out of them. They realized that if they injected ESC cells into human beings and like lab animals, they show signs of cancers or lesions or tumors there will be huge class action suits, because they would have ignored all of the available data in research that shows that that's exactly what will happen.
 
The fact of the matter is embryonic stem cells kill. The research shows conclusively that they help rats and mice die and an Israeli boy grow tumors.
 
Barack Obama rescinded Bush's executive order banning this dangerous research, which has failed everywhere it has been tried, and then went on to eliminate funding for some of the most promising research on the use of pluripotent adult stem cells.
 
Unfortunately, those opposed to these actions have made the mistake of concentrating on the pro-life aspects of this controversy, while ignoring the scientific aspects, which prove our case conclusively.
 
We can win this case, by concentrating on the science, which is on our side.
 
Anyone who is willing to inject embryonic stem cell into their bodies needs to understand that -- like the Israeli boy and the lab animals-- they will grow tumors and lesions.

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=31047

[Daleksfearme]

Thank you for a very interesting post.

A somewhat similar problem has been encountered when researchers have attempted to repair Telemeres. When Telemerase was introduced into cells and tissues to regenerate the Telemere structures the result has been uncontrolled cell growth.

I realise this is a bit off topic, but I thought you might find it interesting.

[arksis]

Daleksfearme that really is very interesting, thanks for sharing this info. I wonder if they put that stuff in anti-aging creams? ewwwwwwww!

[Daleksfearme]

Daleksfearme that really is very interesting, thanks for sharing this info. I wonder if they put that stuff in anti-aging creams? ewwwwwwww!

No skin cream yet LOL , most of the research being done with Telemeres is actually very good work and may in time be of some use medically.

FYI - Telemeres are found at the ends of DNA strands. They consist of repeating chemical rungs in the DNA ladder that do not code for anything, but act like the protective caps at the ends of shoelaces. Because of the way DNA replicates itself, over time these protective ends are worn away and Important genes are damaged. This is one of the leading areas of study about why we age. This is why cells can only divide a certain number of times. If you ever hear the term "Programed cell death"  this is what it is referring to.

There is some reseach going on to see if Telemeres can be repaired without causing cancer. (Cancer in its most simple form is the uncontrolled growth of cells, leading to tumors).

Any good Genetics text will have a section on this. I am the Program coordinator for a Social Model Adult Day Care Program. We provide Day care services for people with Alzheimer's Disease etc so that they can continue to live at home with loved ones and not be placed in a nursing home.  Due to my work, I am familiar with this topic.

[arksis]

Thanks so much for the info on it, I also looked it up to read more about it. You are right, sounds like it can do alot of good.

G-d bless for all you do with those precious people with Alzheimer's! I feel so sorry for them and their families and thanks to you, they can continue their lives at home and not in a nursing home.

[Xoce]

I know we all talked about this later in the week, but I thought this was a really good article in my paper today!

Obama's Embryonic Stem Cell O.K. Can Kill
by  Michael Reagan

03/13/2009


What President Obama did when he reversed President Bush’s executive order banning embryonic stem cell research was based not on solid science, but his desire to cater to the anti-life, pro-abortion forces and their media allies who helped elect him.
 
In doing this, he created the potential for an outbreak of potentially fatal cancerous tumors caused by the therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells.   
 
Moreover, he killed another Bush presidential order that funded some of the most promising research on the creation of embryonic-like stem cells from harmless but potent adult stem cells.

What President Obama did when he rescinded President Bush's federal ban on certain lines of embryonic stem cell research ultimately could cost American lives.
 
Obama and his subservient mainstream media allies ignored science in favor of politics, and the results will prove to be disastrous.
 
What most people are unaware of is that there are three types of stem cell research: there is embryonic stem cell research (ESC), there is induced pluripotent (IPSC) research, and adult stem cell research (ASC).
 
When Barack Obama rescinded George Bush’s ban on federal funding on certain types of embryonic stem cell research he also rescinded Bush’s Executive Order 13435 which had provided federal funding for induced pluripotent stem cell research using harmless adult stem cells manipulated into mimicking embryonic stem cells without the risk ESC cells entail.
 
This is where 72 different diseases are now being remedied or cured.
 
There are no embryonic stem cells being used anywhere in the world on humans, with one tragic exception. A boy treated with embryonic stem cells for a rare genetic disease developed benign tumors, casting doubt on claims of the therapy's safety and effectiveness.
 
According to media reports, the boy, now 17, received the ESC stem cells in 2001 at a Moscow hospital and four years later scans showed brain and spinal tumors. Israeli doctors removed the abnormal growth from his spine and their tests show it most probably was caused by the stem cells.
 
The Moscow doctors should have known better. It is well known that lab animals given embryonic stem cells routinely develop tumors and other malignant growths that eventually kill them. There is a 100 percent mortality rate among lab animals that develop these tumors.
 
That’s why George Bush banned this lethal form of research that Barack Obama, who should have known better, has now legitimized by overturning this life-saving ban.
 
The reason that major drug companies such as Merck and Pfizer are not funding ESC research is because they have seen the research and it scared the daylights out of them. They realized that if they injected ESC cells into human beings and like lab animals, they show signs of cancers or lesions or tumors there will be huge class action suits, because they would have ignored all of the available data in research that shows that that's exactly what will happen.
 
The fact of the matter is embryonic stem cells kill. The research shows conclusively that they help rats and mice die and an Israeli boy grow tumors.
 
Barack Obama rescinded Bush's executive order banning this dangerous research, which has failed everywhere it has been tried, and then went on to eliminate funding for some of the most promising research on the use of pluripotent adult stem cells.
 
Unfortunately, those opposed to these actions have made the mistake of concentrating on the pro-life aspects of this controversy, while ignoring the scientific aspects, which prove our case conclusively.
 
We can win this case, by concentrating on the science, which is on our side.
 
Anyone who is willing to inject embryonic stem cell into their bodies needs to understand that -- like the Israeli boy and the lab animals-- they will grow tumors and lesions.

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=31047

Great article, arksis!