Remember back before Obamacare, before Ben Ghazi, before the great Birth Certificate and Teleprompter scandals which have plagued this administration? Remember back when stem cell research was just starting to pick up steam and the religious right was up in arms because something, something abortion? That was the reason they gave, anyway. I think their general fear of science probably played a part, too.
The Many Potential Uses for Stem Cells
Well, they lost that battle because, even though you may be able to set society back decades with a few cleverly executed filibusters and other sneaky tactics, you cannot stop the march of science.
Damn good thing they lost, too. Here is an article about how doctors can now take stem cells from a woman (they do not have to come from a fetus – that was just where the most abundant supply was, for the research), and then build her a brand new vagina.
Now, ladies, this is not a serious medical column nor even a terribly reliable source of advice, but I would like to emphasize that this is not for women who have healthy, normally functioning vaginas. Don’t do this just because you want an upgrade.
It’s pretty amazing, though. They can also grow several other important body parts, and some day they’ll probably be able to grow any part needed. Maybe they’ll even be able to build a new you, not a clone exactly, just “one piece at a time” as the old song says. For us old folks, whose bodies are starting to act up “one piece at a time,” it’s great. Feet hurt? We’ll make you another pair, good as new. Stuffed up nose? Here, take a brand new one with fresh, squeaky clean nasal passages.
By the time they replace all your parts, you’ll be a 21 year old again. But don’t forget. Republicans fought against this. They fought like hell.
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