WHAT'S THE DEATH LOBBY SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THE MESS OF POTTAGE?:

Ordinary cells can be reprogrammed to mirror stem cells, studies find (Karen Kaplan, June 6, 2007, LA Times)

Scientists have succeeded in reprogramming ordinary cells from the tips of mouse tails and rewinding their developmental clocks so they are virtually indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells, according to studies released today.

If the discovery applies to human cells -- and researchers are optimistic that it will -- it would offer a straightforward method for creating a limitless supply of cell lines tailor-made for patients without any ethical strings attached.

Not that this will make any difference to folks like Ron Reagan and Rudy Giuliani, for whom the point is the unsanctty of life, not the medicinal aspects of the question.

Posted by Orrin Judd at June 6, 2007 8:02 PM