US Funding Stem Cell Research
Some funding has been made available to embryonic stem cell research in the
US. However the proviso is that researchers will have to use cells "culled"
from embryos stored at fertility clinics which would be thrown out. Such
research and studies were banned by the Bush Administration and have now
been allowed by the Obama Administration. Scientists are hoping this will
be a huge boost for fertility research and are thrilled at the prospect of
aiding in fertility treatments with the use of stem cells.
The Associated Press reported saying, "Scientists are trying to harness
embryonic stem cells - master cells that can morph into any cell of the body
- to one day create replacement tissues and better treat, possibly even
cure, ailments ranging from diabetes to Parkinson's to spinal cord injury.
Last month, Obama lifted that restriction, widening the field. But he left
it to the NIH to set ethics guidelines determining which cell lines now will
qualify for government funding."
A number of other stipulations and regulations are necessary for the stem
cell research to be completed, however all are within the limits of
appropriateness according to many of the scientists involved in the
studies.
Posted by Tala on 4/20/2009 1:20:07 PM
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