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On 18 Sep 2004 at 10:13, Brightline wrote: > Do you know the meaning of stem cell? Theoretically any stem cell has > the potential to develop into an embryo and eventually into a full > fledged human being if given the right conditions. That is why they > are called the stem cells. Does this mean that no body should benefit > by using the stem cell products? Most people who are opposed to certain uses of stem cells are opposed to the use of human embryos as the sources of the stem cells. I, as one of those people, have ethical problems with the intentional destruction of such embryos to obtain stem cells from them. My objections are not "absolute", in that I have some reservations with regard to already-existing cell lines. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn