Friday, April 17, 2009

NIH prohibits stem cells from embryos created for science - USATODAY.com
USA Today reports: "The National Institutes of Health will fund human embryonic stem cell research on cells donated by fertility clinic patients, but won't underwrite studies in which embryos are created solely for producing cloned cells for treatments, the federal agency said Friday."

Comment: I'm happy with this compromise approach, it preserves the dignity of human life while allowing important scientific research to continue, research that may lead to cures for many diseases.

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