Definitely not. The funny part of this is that, if this study continues the way that it is now, there may actually at some point be more mass of my cardiac tissue (Genetically anyway) than there is mass of me as a person. RIght now they're not growing completely new hearts, as much as they are doing proof-of-technique for muscle/conductive tissue 'patches' for people with certain kinds of weak hearts. The e-cig thing interests me (I use one semi-regularly, 0 nicotine) and I hope that the FDA thing doesn't just drive the whole thing underground or into the realm of 'not for human consumption' pseudo-drugs like K2 and bath salts. I definitely encourage people to participate in research that interests them, however I think that a person should always have a clear picture of what's going to happen to them, potential long term effects, etc. How much does a heart weigh? Surely not that much . . .
Yeah, I guess I was getting around to asking about "potential long term effects". I read in The Emperor of All Maladies about one particular cancer patient whose cell sample continues to divide, even though she is long dead. Part of you could live forever! As for e-cigs, I don't know what kind of juice you like, but I accidentally ordered a 0 mg version of this juice which is fantastic. Only tried one other flavor from that company, but it's also incredible. And pretty cheap!I definitely encourage people to participate in research that interests them, however I think that a person should always have a clear picture of what's going to happen to them, potential long term effects, etc.
You're thinking of Henrietta Lacks progenitor of the HeLa cell line, one of a few different kinds of immortal cell cultures. And yeah, there's a certain parallel there, and in agreeing to participate in the study I did sign away all potential financial compensation from the production and sale of any medical products or pharmaceuticals thereof. But in this instance, I care more about the research than my wallet. That looks like a tasty vape, I'm rocking Hawk Sauce currently from Mt. Baker.