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The Intrinsic Value of Humans

Imago Dei has had a number of posts covering the value of humans related to the topics of embryonic stem cell research and abortion. In a recent entry the two different ways entities receive value are considered. Something that is... ... more

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Perspectives on the Humanity of the Pre-Born

Pre-born at 19-WeeksNote: In the United States, over 45 million pre-born humans have been killed since the Jan. 22, 1973 Supreme Court Decision that legalized surgical abortion. Each year, nearly 20,000 abortions are performed after the 21st week of pregnancy.... ... more

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Adult Stem Cells and Liver Disease

I'm not sure what stage this research has progressed to but the report is that adult stem cells may be used to treat cirrhosis of the liver. The increasing number of middle-aged patients with chronic liver disease caused by heavy... ... more

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Adult Stem Cell Research Success Continues to Grow

From Every Thought Captive - Stem Cell Update: Adult Stem Cells Still Doing Most of the Real Work - The world of stem cell research continues to spin, and the successes of non-embryonic stem cells continue to grow. Check out... ... more

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Skull Repaired with Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy

Another successful therapeutic application of stem cells without destroying a humon embryo. SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2004--MacroPore Biosurgery, Inc. (Frankfurt: XMP), and The University of Giessen today announced the publication of a case report from Europe using adipose derived stem... ... more

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Fired for Quoting Gibson on Stem Cell Research

Julianne Thompson, a NY school bus driver, states that she was fired after sharing with students an article about stem cell research without giving her opinion [Reuters]. It would seem her mistake was quoting actor Mel Gibson, who asserted that... ... more

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Motivating Stem Cell Research ... and the Election

In a remarkable response to Christopher Reeve's death, Vice Presidential Candidate John Edwards promised that the Kerry administration has a plan to cure paralysis through federally funded embryonic stem cells.... ... more

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Brief Note on Exaggeration and Stem Cell Research

Who should we believe about the potential medical benefits of embryonic stem-cell research: hundreds of Nobel Prize scientists at renowned medical institutions, or Laura Bush on a stage with several people in lab coats? (editorial) - actually it was only... ... more

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