2-29-2004 Harvard Plans Stem Cell Center
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Harvard University will launch a multimillion-dollar center to grow and study human embryonic stem cells, according to a published report.
Stem cells are found in human embryos, umbilical cords and placentas, and help create the human body. Scientists hope to someday direct stem cells to grow in laboratories into replacement organs and tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, including Parkinson's and diabetes.
But to harvest stem cells, researchers must destroy days-old embryos ? a procedure condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, abortion foes and others.
President Bush, citing ethical considerations, has limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research to existing lines of cells.
"Every success will change the argument," said Dr. Leonard Zon, a researcher at Children's Hospital and president of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. "The American people will not stand for scientists not being able to work on their diseases."
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"The American people will not stand for scientists not being able to work on their diseases."
Sure they will, Heil Bush!
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Harvard University will launch a multimillion-dollar center to grow and study human embryonic stem cells, according to a published report.
Stem cells are found in human embryos, umbilical cords and placentas, and help create the human body. Scientists hope to someday direct stem cells to grow in laboratories into replacement organs and tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, including Parkinson's and diabetes.
But to harvest stem cells, researchers must destroy days-old embryos ? a procedure condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, abortion foes and others.
President Bush, citing ethical considerations, has limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research to existing lines of cells.
"Every success will change the argument," said Dr. Leonard Zon, a researcher at Children's Hospital and president of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. "The American people will not stand for scientists not being able to work on their diseases."
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"The American people will not stand for scientists not being able to work on their diseases."
Sure they will, Heil Bush!