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In a message dated 12/6/98 12:47:23 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << It is worth noting that these hybrid cells should not be confused with human embryonic stem cells. Human embryonic stem cells, while derived from embryos, are not themselves capable of developing into children. The use of human embryonic stem cells, for example to generate cells for transplantaion, does not raise the same type of moral concerns. >> I don't get it. What is there in a cow cell that propagates itself other = than DNA? That is, if the human DNA is put into a cow cell, the enzymes, golgi bodies, vacuoles, etc. that make up that first cow cell body will not be duplicated in the next generation. Now if they are putting cow DNA mixed (perhaps paired?) with human DNA, and if the combination is not fatal, the= re is no telling=85 Regards, WHH 55/38/37