Comments on: New stem-cell-derived cells hold promise for Alzheimer’s, other brain diseases

By: Bri

Bri — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:25:35 +0000

The problems outlined in reference to bringing drugs to market, are from older systems of regulation and governance. Whether we like it or not, we need regulations. Here in sandy’s aftermath we need inspectors to assess damaged houses and new repairs. Without these regulations people are literally burning down their houses, from salt water damage. New repairs need to be done properly to make sure a similiar siduation doesnt happen.The problem is that this takes time and is refered to as red tape. There are ways to streamline the system, but they also take time to design and implement. It would be nice if our local and federal governments were more focused on these issues, but unfortunately they are often influenced by lobbies. As we become more connected and AI is more capable of intervention, we may be able to address these issues. Till then the red tape serves the purpose of limiting the run away problems that might arise from errors of judgement. I think most of congresses time is wasted on bickering over measures that serve the few, not the general populace. Look at the problems in association with Sandy. There was so little foresight and yet catastrophes like this have been happening since the beginning of our country. What? They didn’t think the tunnels would flood? The power lines were vulnerable? The rules and regulations have been set to favor short term profits and not the likelihood of eventual disaster. If we had had a thirty foot storm surge, the damage would have been more than three times worse. Saying that this is a once in a lifetime disaster is saying it would happen in my life time. They begged for these problems. In a similiar way we could have runaway problems if we just forgo the FDA antiquated rules. Time must be taken to set up regulations that safely address the issues and yet streamline the rapid descoveries of our accelerating technology. It’s a tuff issue that needs much debate. I would prefer prudence over emotionalism. These afflictions have been causing misery for all of mankinds history. Let’s push for a safer and quicker system, though an open debate, in a democratic fashion.

By: dk

dk — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:12:02 +0000

why must we continue to read about these discoveries while our loved ones suffer. A civilized and rational FDA would allow stream lined testing for people with nothing to lose. My father has nothing to lose at this point and the politicians, lawyers, and pencil pushers drag thier feet while millions suffer

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:55:33 +0000

Any chance of this working to help those of us affected by Parkinson’s disease?

By: Bennie Beaver

Bennie Beaver — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:31:23 +0000

Hip hooray! These genetic are closer to a final solutions to disease, etc., are just what we need. End solutions that simply further empower health care manufacturing, doctors, clinics, hospital, and specialist. Otherwise, the America and the world will go broke. We need similar solutions reduce energy cost.

By: judge

judge — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:00:07 +0000

This approach appears to go to an actual preventive and reversal of these diseases which in tandem with the amyloid protein inhibitor approach is very encouraging- onward and upward!