Why do adult stem cell show more promise than embryos

Subject: Why do adult stem cell show more promise than embryos

Date: Fri Oct 27 18:23:46 2006
Posted by Stephen
Grade level: 10-12 School: Fenton High School
City: Fenton State/Province: Mi Country: United States
Area of science: Cell Biology
ID: 1161998626.Cb

Message:


I heard recently that there are some 72 promising treatments using adult stem 
cells and none for embryo stem cells.  What would the reason be for this?  Is 
it similar to the problem of reject that happens with organ donors?

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