Bush policy: attention turns to existing human ES cells

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the aspect of federal funding for the embryonic stem cell research. The announcement by United States president George Bush of his ES-cell policy which couples with the House of Representatives' decision to ban human somatic-cell nuclear transfer experimentation has placed tight constraints on the stem-cell research for funding only 60 existing cell lines and not supporting work on any new cell lines.

John Paul II, Pope, Embryology, Human, Human embryology, Somatic cells

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Bush is a threat to U.S. stem-cell research

Article Abstract:

Issues related to Pres George W. Bush's stated opposition to stem-cell research are examined, focusing on the impact a change in governmental policy may have on scientists. Topics include former Pres Bill Clinton's support of stem-cell research, and the scientific advantages of researching embryonic cells rather than adult cells.

Political aspects, Biomedical engineering

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Kass to lead ES bioethics panel

Article Abstract:

The announcement by president Bush of the council creation to oversee the scientific and ethical developments in the stem-cell research is discussed. Leonid Kass, a respected bioethicist from the University of Chicago, has been selected the head of the council.

Social aspects, Officials and employees, Biography, Cloning, Bioethics, University of Chicago, Kass, Leonid

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