Abstract
In an article published as “News” (“A first step in relaxing restrictions on stem cell research,” C. Holden, News of the Week, 13 March, p. [1412][1]), a one-sided depiction of the debate among scientists on embryonic stem cell research is presented. The article reports President Obama's signing of an executive order that lifts the restrictions on stem cell research laid down by President Bush in 2001. Instead of beginning the article “Scientists are breathing a huge sigh of relief,” Holden should have begun by stating that “ Some scientists are breathing a huge sigh of relief.” She should have recognized that not all scientists support embryonic stem cell research and not all are relieved at President Obama's recent action. ![Figure][2] CREDIT: ZBIGNIEW BZDAK/MCT/LANDOV [1]: /lookup/doi/10.1126/science.323.5920.1412 [2]: pending:yes
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