http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-08-02-stem-cells_N.htm
In the article "Adult Stem Cell Research Far Ahead of Embryonic" it talks about the pros of using adult stem cells for treatment as opposed to using embryonic stem cells. Adult Stem cells have been further researched and are now safer than using embryonic cells. Transplants of adult stem cells have been used on thousands of people, and have been used in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. Adult stem cells also were found to help in the fight against multiple sclerosis, heart attacks and diabetes, prevent amputation and restore vision in patients who suffered chemical burns to their eyes. Using adult stem cells is something that has been happening routinely for decades, and is much less controversial than the transplantation of embryonic stem cells. Studies show that adult stem cells are as (if not more) effective in the treatment of such diseases as the ones above. For me there is an obvious answer to the question of embryonic versus adult. I believe all the research and funding for stem cell research should be directed to adult stem cells.
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