A loss of research momentum could be regrettable for those patients who may benefit from new therapies that will be devised using embryonic stem cells.
Given the moral opposition and concerns that exist in the community to embryo research, scientists themselves are determined to prevent unethical behaviour and will condemn those who are dishonest and deceiving.
The identification of problems in Korea by scientists is an example of their concerns and vigilance.
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The Lockhart Review has highlighted the need to maintain high ethical standards in this area and ongoing monitoring of progress.
This review has sampled widely from community opinion and the recommendations are to be welcomed strongly by the Australian medical research community.
Opposition to embryonic stem cells on the basis that adult stem cells can cure all disease and injury is not supported by present scientific research.
It is the very strong view of world stem-cell researchers that we need to deliver outcomes for the broad range of disease applications needed.
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