Stem Cell Research - Basics & Issues, Advocacy Positions
Information and links to stem cell basics and advocacy positions
Pros & Cons of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
This article simplifies the pros & cons of stem cell research. Most scientists believe that embryonic stem cells hold the key to curing hundreds of diseases, yet staunch pro-lifers believe that it's immoral to destroy a days-old embryo to save or alleviate suffering of existing life. Most Americans want federal funds used to advance stem cell research despite President Bush's ban.
This article simplifies the pros & cons of stem cell research. Most scientists believe that embryonic stem cells hold the key to curing hundreds of diseases, yet staunch pro-lifers believe that it's immoral to destroy a days-old embryo to save or alleviate suffering of existing life. Most Americans want federal funds used to advance stem cell research despite President Bush's ban.
Text of H.R. 810: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
The House passed H.R. 810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, on May 24, 2005, by a vote of 238-194, and the Senate resoundngly passed it on July 18, 2006. Yet on the next day for ideological reasons supported by the religious right, President Bush vetoed this bill authorizing federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.
The House passed H.R. 810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, on May 24, 2005, by a vote of 238-194, and the Senate resoundngly passed it on July 18, 2006. Yet on the next day for ideological reasons supported by the religious right, President Bush vetoed this bill authorizing federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.
Embryonic Stem Cell Breakthrough Reveals Religious Rght Hypocrisy
Per Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family website, a beacon of religious right thought, "Focus on the Family opposes stem cell research that destroys embryonic humans." The embryonic stem cell therapy newly announced by Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. does NOT destroy "embryonic humans." Yet, first word from the religious right is that it opposes this ground-breaking technique.
Per Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family website, a beacon of religious right thought, "Focus on the Family opposes stem cell research that destroys embryonic humans." The embryonic stem cell therapy newly announced by Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. does NOT destroy "embryonic humans." Yet, first word from the religious right is that it opposes this ground-breaking technique.
Boston Globe's Complete Stem Cell Debate Coverage
The 2005 Pulitzer Prize winning coverage of the stem cell debate by the Boston Globe and reporter Gareth Cook provides fair and balanced dissection of the ethical and political issues, including the use of embryos, side effects of stem cell use and ongoing adult stem cell research. The Globe also puts a human face on the debate, from scientists and researchers, to clergy and parents.
The 2005 Pulitzer Prize winning coverage of the stem cell debate by the Boston Globe and reporter Gareth Cook provides fair and balanced dissection of the ethical and political issues, including the use of embryos, side effects of stem cell use and ongoing adult stem cell research. The Globe also puts a human face on the debate, from scientists and researchers, to clergy and parents.
StemPac, an Advocacy Group for Stem Cell Legislation
A bipartisan 527 group formed to advocate for pending stem cell legislation, and that plans to unite and mobilize pro-stem cell research activists and millions of Americans who want the US to take a leadership role in stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research.
A bipartisan 527 group formed to advocate for pending stem cell legislation, and that plans to unite and mobilize pro-stem cell research activists and millions of Americans who want the US to take a leadership role in stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research.
Stem Cell Basics & Federal Policy by US National Institutes of Health
The US National Institutes of Health hosts this Stem Cell Information site, which features a clear, concise tutorial on stem cell basics, stem cells and diseases, frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms, FAQs and much more. Also has an overview of federal policy on use and research of stem cells.
The US National Institutes of Health hosts this Stem Cell Information site, which features a clear, concise tutorial on stem cell basics, stem cells and diseases, frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms, FAQs and much more. Also has an overview of federal policy on use and research of stem cells.
Stem Cell Advocacy by International Society for Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research's members are from medical research centers and academia, including Stanford, Johns Hopkins, & Baylor Universities, MIT and CalTech, and Universities of California and Michigan. This site has ISSCR stem cell research advocacy position papers since November 2003.
The International Society for Stem Cell Research's members are from medical research centers and academia, including Stanford, Johns Hopkins, & Baylor Universities, MIT and CalTech, and Universities of California and Michigan. This site has ISSCR stem cell research advocacy position papers since November 2003.
President Bush Speech on Stem Cell Research
Links to "Remarks by the President on Stem Cell Research" from the White House 2001 press release archives. With this speech, George Bush detailed his stances on stem cell research, stem cell therapy and human cloning, and disallowed use of federal funds to further research embryonic stem cells for medical uses. He did not disallow private industry research of embryonic stem cell use.
Links to "Remarks by the President on Stem Cell Research" from the White House 2001 press release archives. With this speech, George Bush detailed his stances on stem cell research, stem cell therapy and human cloning, and disallowed use of federal funds to further research embryonic stem cells for medical uses. He did not disallow private industry research of embryonic stem cell use.