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Do you think this is amazing?

Asked by philosopher (9065points) June 24th, 2010

They have cured cases of blindness using Stem Cells.
See link below.
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/06/24/stem-cells-reverse-blindness-caused-by-burns.html

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Simone_De_Beauvoir's avatar

I do and these cases are why I fully support stem-cell research.

chyna's avatar

I agree, fully. My SIL and I have gotten into some big arguments over this. I have two cousins that are paralyzed from the waist down that may someday benefit from stem cell research, and I back it 100%.

Merriment's avatar

It is amazing and offers such hope to so many people.

philosopher's avatar

@Simone_De_Beauvoir
I am cheering for you!!!.
I have had these arguments too.
The Scientist facts are on our side @chyna
My sons Autistic. Nancy Regan Changed her mind when her husband was effected.

Seaofclouds's avatar

I do and I am excited to see what they are able to do next.

LuckyGuy's avatar

Fifty years from now they will look back at how medicine is practiced today marvel at how crude we were. It will be like us looking at the time before penicillin.

Zyx's avatar

I too would proudly suck the marrow of a newborn to enhance myself. At least one person is laughing at this and it is me. But I’m actually pretty surprised, do the eyes have stem-cells other organs don’t or does this mean we can completely regenerate tissue now?

@worriedguy

I look back at the people in the days before penicillin with nothing but respect. Also, inventing that stuff? How does science today even compare? We are all wimps and our deaths would probably be quick and painless if we made a mistake. Back in those days you got killed by radiation poisoning for your troubles.

philosopher's avatar

@worriedguy
I am inclined to believe you are right.
@Zyx has a point too. People suffered more before we had modern Science.
Any intelligent person realizes that Scientific research is important to human Survival and prosperity.
Human beings are by nature explorers.We crave knowledge. We explored the forest,the oceans and want to explore the Universe. We also explore ways to better the quality and duration of human life.

Haleth's avatar

That’s awesome. What will stem cells do next- let us walk on water?

mattbrowne's avatar

Brilliant !!

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@mattbrowne
yes I agree.
It is amazing how much Scientist can accomplish when they are allowed to.

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