Here, at this FORUM, at “Stem Cells”, see post:
“Oregon U. scientists make Embryonic Stem Cells via Nuclear Transfer;” data presented prove - - as predicted by myself at A4M Congress 2010 - - that this method is FAR superior to iPS for making individual-specific ESCs.
A key in all this is to avoid religious arguments. Using animal egg cells for the nuclear transfer is the way to go, AND FOR TWO REASONS:
1) As shown by several research groups, transferring an individual's DNA into a denucleated animal egg cell results - after triggered mitosis - in fully compatible Embryonic SCs; confirmed by DNA analysis.
2) Costs of human egg cells is about $ 10,000 for 3 eggs. Animal egg cells cost around $ 3.oo.
Showing that animal cells work, here is a paper published in 2003:
Embryonic stem cells generated by nuclear transfer of human somatic nuclei into rabbit oocytes. Cell Research (2003) 13, 251–263. doi:10.1038/sj.cr.7290170a
http://www.nature.com/cr/journal/v13/n4/abs/7290170a.html
Don't you ever wonder what kind of politics holds back, delays, or disregards, such achievements?????????
For step-by-step approaches, laboratory procedures, and why stem cells may be our best defense against GMOs, see
http://www.drhanskugler.com and http://www.antiagingforme.org
For a, from the ground up, HOW TO anti-aging thesis, read (e-book) “LIFE-LONG HEALTH: learn how to Control your Genes to stay Young with Age.”
Access first 21 pages for free at the sites quoted above.
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