Kyle+F.+Blog

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The above link goes to the first blog entry that I submitted on September 16, 2007. It's about the use of stem-cell research on dogs and is based on an article found on [|Newsweek.com]. This topic really caught my attention. I found it funny that while the controversy over stem-cell research and treatment continues to rage on for humans, dogs are already being treated sucessfully with stem-cells. Most of the controversy over stem-cells stems (no pun intended) from the idea that all stem-cells come from embryos. Yet, in this article, the stem-cells that are used in dogs derive from fat cells. The only human application has been in small studies in places like China. I wondered why this wasn't being funded more. As political parties fight over the topic, canines are reaping the benefits instead of human beings. Still, it's no wonder. I had never heard of this until I stumbled upon this somewhat obscure article, so I'm sure there are relatively few people in the nation who care about this technology. One thing similiar that was more mainstream was the idea of getting stem cells from the placenta.

This blog posting was probably my best blog entry. I received a few comments from classmates and all of them found my article interesting.