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"For years, actor Michael J. Fox was on the front line of the US’s “stem cell wars”, arguing that embryonic stem cells could cure conditions like his own – Parkinson’s disease. Last week Fox revealed he now believes that other lines of research hold more promise. “There have been some issues with stem cells, some problems along the way,” Fox told ABC News. “An answer may come from stem cell research but it’s more than likely to come from another area."

This is particularly interesting because Fox made a point of endorsing Claire McCaskill for her support of embryonic stem cell research.

It’s also interesting because while the foundation mentions “other areas of research,” the truth is that we know the most effective stem cell treatments of any kind have come from adult stem cells, not embryonic cells.

Michael J. Fox sidelines stem cells for Parkinson’s - health - 22 May 2012 - New Scientist

9 June 2012 ·