Chinese official doubts report on illegal gene therapy

Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua) A Chinese health official said he doubted the authenticity of a German TV report about Chinese clinics offering performance-enhancing stem-cell therapy treatment for athletes, saying that it was technically impossible.Mao Qunan, Health Ministry spokesman, Monday said that, at present, there were just a few hospitals or ... ...institutions that had the capability of offering stem-cell therapy, and that this was mainly used for the treatment of leucocythemia and lack of immunity, and not for performance-enhancing therapy.'I have consulted some leading experts, who said the stem-cell therapy for enhancing athletes' performance was technically impossible at present, and it is also prohibited by the Chinese government,' said Mao.ARD, a German-based television company, reported last week that a Chinese doctor offered stem-cell therapy to a reporter posing as an American swimming coach in return for $24,000.However, Mao said he found the documentary had no location, no time and no specific individuals. He doubted the authenticity of the report.Mao said as the documentary was filmed with a concealed camera it was unclear whether the doctor cheated the German TV company, or the German TV company cheated the public.Chinese official doubts report on illegal gene therapyThese Nazi is famous for propaganda, a true decendant of infamous Aryan race.

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