Thursday, September 08, 2005

CMF: Government & Media Must Give Balanced Picture of Stem Cell Research
Peter Saunders of the CMF called the government's presentation of scientific data regarding embryonic stem cell research 'irresponsible' and 'dangerous'.
Posted: Thursday, September 8 , 2005, 12:37 (UK)

The Christian Medical Fellowship has called on the government and media to present a more ‘balanced’ and ‘accurate’ picture of the therapeutic potential of embryonic stem (ES) cells.

The call comes in response to comments made by Lord Professor Robert Winston in Monday’s edition of The Times, in which he said that the benefits of ES cells and the speed with which they were supposedly able to help patients had been exaggerated in order to win political and public support.


CMF General Secretary, Peter Saunders, said: “The day is now closer when scientists will attempt to implant embryonic stem cells into human patients. But major safety, logistic and ethical issues have yet to be addressed.

“We praise Robert Winston’s honesty but wish that the government and media had been more up front with the public over this vital issue.”

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