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Obama Will Lift Stem Cell Ban Soon: Adviser

Reverse of Bush edict would make good on campaign promise

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 15, 2009 12:44 PM CST

(Newser) – President Obama is currently considering overturning the limits on federal funding for stem cell research, senior adviser David Axelrod said today. The move would make good on a campaign promise, and be in keeping with Obama's inaugural message of bringing American science back to prominence. Scientists say unfettered research could lead to cures for Parkinson's, diabetes, and heart disease, Reuters reports.

Embryologist Ric Ross pulls out vials of human embryos from a liquid Nitrogen storage container at the La Jolla IVF Clinic. The clinic accepts donated embryos from around the country.
Embryologist Ric Ross pulls out vials of human embryos from a liquid Nitrogen storage container at the La Jolla IVF Clinic. The clinic accepts donated embryos from around the country.   (Getty Images)
This handout photo released by The Whitehead Institute shows naturally derived embryonic stem cells from mice. Scientists haven't reached the same stage with human cells.
This handout photo released by The Whitehead Institute shows naturally derived embryonic stem cells from mice. Scientists haven't reached the same stage with human cells.   (AP Photo/ Marius Wernig, via The Whitehead Institute)
President Bush speaks about embryonic stem cell research, Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in the East Room at the White House. President Obama is expected to lift Bush's ban.
President Bush speaks about embryonic stem cell research, Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in the East Room at the White House. President Obama is expected to lift Bush's ban.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Scientists created this clear human corneal-like tissue from embryonic stem cells. This work could provide a better method to meet the overwhelming need for corneal tissue.
Scientists created this clear human corneal-like tissue from embryonic stem cells. This work could provide a better method to meet the overwhelming need for corneal tissue.   (Photo: Business Wire)
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Doctor-Zaius
Feb 16, 2009 5:49 AM CST
People who are against EMBRYONIC stem cell research have never satisfactorily explained why incinerating these embryos is better then using them for stem cell research.
Guest
Feb 15, 2009 11:16 PM CST
One word that has been left out of the headline on purpose is "Embryonic". That was the only research that was prevented from Fed. Grants.
riffran
Feb 15, 2009 5:08 AM CST
amen brother..use with caution

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