Erschienen in:
01.12.2010 | Commentary
Deconstructing the promise of embryonic stem-cell research
verfasst von:
David F. Albertini
Erschienen in:
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
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Ausgabe 12/2010
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Excerpt
On Tuesday November 2, 2010, a brief article appeared, well within the depths of the London Times, noting that “Stem cell restores woman’s sight.” Apparently, an elderly woman who travelled to China, in September, for treatment of giant-cell arteritis, has regained eyesight after receiving an undefined form of stem-cell therapy. The trip and treatment were paid for by a local fundraising effort at a cost of nearly $30,000 USD. …