Mini-Kidney Likely Grown from Embryonic Stem Cells Not Skin Cells

In this study, we have successfully directed the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) through posterior primitive streak and IM under fully chemically defined monolayer culture conditions using growth factors used during normal embryogenesis.So it seems some news outlets mislead us. I doubt this was a deliberate attempt to confuse the public. This may be a genuine case of confusion about the differences between ESCs and iPSCs on the part of the media.Nonetheless, it is becoming more and more difficult to piece together what research is ethical and which is not just from mainstream media reports. We pro-lifers are going to have to get biotech savvy and search out original sources to be sure.
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Tags: Stem cells, Embryonic Source Type: blogs