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Do they have to be human ova ? Quoting Jim Slattery <[log in to unmask]>: > BlankThe process of growing stem cells, either embryonic or adult, involves > the > use of a female ovum (egg). There is a natural limit to the use of these > methods,the question of supply. For example, to cure the estimated 100,000 > persons with PD in Australia alone, would call for 100,000 donated eggs. > Since > it is never certain that the process will deliver viable cells each time, the > > actual number required would be more than this. > > I feel that the cloning of the person's own somatic (body cells, e.g., skin) > is > the more viable option, as well as solving some of the ethical quandaries. > Jim > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn