Stem Cell Contamination
It’s finally hit the news big time - existing stem cell lines are contaminated and are probably unsuitable for treating diseases in humans. The first mention of this that I remember was way back in November in a New Scientist article. Though I understand that this had been known for a couple of years. I guess it’s been confirmed, then, as there has been articles just about everywhere: CNN, Slashdot, and Wired.
Best part, though, is a quote from White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan: “the president is satisfied those existing lines are “adequate” for the basic research that needs to be done.” (from WAFF.com) As if that idiot knows what he’s talking about. I’m sure he’s read all the relevant literature and has thought long and hard about this.