Top Ten Stem Cell Myths and Urban Legends
Paul Knoepfler, Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine
10. There are stem cells in Pepsi.
9. iPS cells will solve all our problems and end the stem cell debate.
8. ES cells are derived from abortions.
7. Adult stem cell treatments are by definition safe.
6. ES cells are a panacea.
5. Science has proven that life begins at conception and zygotes are persons.
4. Sports stars have been demonstrably helped by stem cells.
3. What is good news for adult stem cell research must be bad for embryonic stem cell research, and vice versa.
2. Patient testimonials can substitute for clinical trials.
1. The FDA and Big Pharma have a secret, evil plot to suppress stem cell research.
