^Really? How? You think they are terminating pregnancies for stem cells?
Did you know most stem cells come from the umbilical cord?
"Where do Stem Cells Come From?
First and foremost, it should be noted that not all stem cells come from embryos. As a matter of fact, despite the amount of public attention they get, embryonic stem cells are among the smallest group of stem cells currently being researched. So where do the rest of these stem cells come from? Stem cells can be found from a variety of sources including:
Bone Marrow Stem calls can be found in adult bone marrow, but they must be harvested from an adult donor. While the process is minimally invasive, its not exactly fun, either. The ability to collect these cells is often determined by the age and health of the donor.
Placenta and Cord Tissue This type of stem cell is derived from the mesoderm during embryonic development and can differentiate into cells of that germ layer, namely muscle, cartilage, nerve and fat.
Amniotic Fluid Similar to marrow cells, stem cells can be harvested from a sample of amniotic fluid during a pregnancy.
Teeth Developing teeth provide a lower risk source of stem cells that can have a variety of medical uses.
Umbilical Cord Blood One of the most plentiful, non-invasive, convenient, and controversy free sources of stem cells is umbilical cord blood. After childbirth, the umbilical cord is normally discarded by medical staff, but saving umbilical cord blood is a simple process that parents can request."
None of which mention Death.
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