Not to toot my own horn...

jassKat
By jassKat

But this is my lab, and what I have been working on. Frankly, its a HUGE breakthrough and I am very proud!
For those that don't know: "human skin cells have been reprogrammed by two groups of scientists to mimic embryonic stem cells with the potential to become any tissue in the body."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7101834.stm

Not only could this change the face of medicine, but it could greatly improve the lives of many people that suffer from diseases today. Especially in the in USA where stem cell research has be stunted by government restrictions.

By jassKat• 26 Nov 2007 08:08
jassKat

wow thanks!!!

tra la la

By anonymous• 26 Nov 2007 08:05
anonymous

Good Morning,

as I didn't sleep very well early this morning I watched CBS news discussion and guess what? They were discussing this great cell breakthrough and I just had to tell you this morning. Many different opinions and valid great thoughts on the matter.

By DaRuDe• 25 Nov 2007 13:57
DaRuDe

Jazz Cat carry on.

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By jassKat• 25 Nov 2007 13:54
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jassKat

Thank you all, it does feel good to know I am doing something helpful. I just hope that this technology gets developed further and can start curing rather than treating diseases.

I will tell you this though, this was nothing next to something I experienced last week. I was working on a patients tests, and noticed a simple mistake. I made a call to the attending doctor and informed her. I received a call later from the doctor who told me that the simple mistake I caught saved the patient's life. I will never forget that feeling, wow, what a great day!

tra la la

By diamond• 25 Nov 2007 13:54
diamond

Alf mabrouk, Jasskat, for this breakthrough. This is important work which will insha'Allah change millions of peoples lives. What wonderful news to read :)

Toot away...

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Love is the answer...

By Gypsy• 25 Nov 2007 13:50
Gypsy

I read it in the papers too, Mabrouk!

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By anonymous• 25 Nov 2007 13:44
anonymous

I read about it in the newspaper, very well done and a step forward for creation.

By amnesia• 25 Nov 2007 13:32
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amnesia

that is amazing news! There should be MORE replies! Congrats!

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By swissgirl39• 25 Nov 2007 12:35
swissgirl39

:-D

agree with alexa and tcom,congrats and it is a big step in the right direction.

*Create your own destiny,fighting against your dark sides,raise your

spirituality.Every day is a new day.A new life.

Keep the faith!*

By t_coffee_or_me• 25 Nov 2007 12:30
t_coffee_or_me

Congrats jasskat

We are proud to have you in QL

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I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By jassKat• 25 Nov 2007 12:30
jassKat

thank you Alexa, it really feels good to know my work is helping others!! It helps those days when I am in the lab from 5 am to 10 pm!

tra la la

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