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Stem cell research and ethics: an update.

Stem cell research and ethics: an update.

Audio Interview: Expanding Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem-Cell Research

Interview with Senator Orrin G. Hatch on Expanding Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem-Cell Research. (07:57)Download On Wednesday, April 11, 2007, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would loosen restrictions on federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. Entitled the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, the bill was supported by 63 senators, including 17 Republicans. During floor debate, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) urged President George W. Bush to sign the bill into law, in order to facilitate the advancement of the promising field of embryonic stem-cell research.In this audio interview conducted by Rachel Gotbaum, Senator Hatch discusses his support, the opposition by President Bush and other Republicans, and the future of U.S. . . .

Embryonic Stem Cell Research: The State of the Union of "Those Who Create the Lines" and "Those Who Draw the Lines"

Recent events have ostensibly removed the primacy of the United States in embryonic stem (ES) cell research. George Walker Bush was the first U.S. President to allow federal funding of ES cell research under guidelines influenced by statements from pre-eminent stem cell scientists. The guidelines delimiting federal funding of ES cell research put forth by President Bush were endorsed by the public, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and by, at least by silent assent, the scientific community. At the time, the President was assured by eminent scientists and advisors that ES cells were immortal and stable, many viable lines existed, and they could be used for years for research and therapy. These premises have now been publicly challenged and individual states and other countries have announced plans to proceed with research that would be considered outside of the President's guidelines. All have thus far discovered that removal of U.S. federal support and oversight not only blunts science, but also abdicates responsible stewardship of the scientific process as well as the resulting technology. So while California, Canada, New Jersey, and Britain engage in ES research, suddenly the process stops; and no advances are made. Below I present a historical account of the seminal events and statements of legislators and ES cell researchers leading to and from that decision. The Journal welcomes our readers' comments on the issue at hand.

Embryonic Stem-Cell Research — The Case for Federal Funding

In the debate between those who support federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research and those who do not, a critical point has been overlooked. Research using this technology is strongly supported in a number of countries, including Australia, Israel, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Korea, and the United Kingdom. Others in the world appreciate the potential of this technology. If we continue to prevent federal funds from being used to support this research in the United States, the ability of our biomedical scientists to compete with other research teams throughout the world will be undermined. No matter how hard we try, . . .

Donating spare embryos for embryonic stem-cell research

Donating spare embryos for embryonic stem-cell research