embryonic

I'm having an embryonic stem cell research debate on another forum, got this input: "I understand the need for research and development of stem cells and their potential, but there HAS been research on embryonic stem cells, all of which has been a big stinky failure. Because of the apparent...

Can anyone here tell me what the difference between embryonic and umbilical stem cells are?? I for one, am all for stem cell research - but the other day, I heard that embryonic stem cells are just as good. That there is no big difference at all. Their point was, that there is an "agenda" out...

A short clear description of embryonic development, written by someone who knows the details but in language that is not too technical would help me in a discussion I'm involved in. For a bonus point, How many veils of darkness hide the process? (It would be helpful if you could provide support...