Stem Cell Bill
Action Alert:: House to Vote on Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (Jan 11th)
Submitted by Knightrider on January 5, 2007 - 7:58pm.
Embryonic Stem Cells | HR 810 | Stem Cell Bill

Here's our next chance to help save millions of lives, after 6 years of ignorance. Please contact your Congressional Representive or Senator, and perhaps within the next 100 days, Congress can accomplish something that almost 80% of Americans support!
From Research America::
House to Vote on Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act January 11
Contact Congress Immediately
Study: Embryonic Stem Cells restore motor function in paralyzed animals
Submitted by Knightrider on June 21, 2006 - 6:24pm.
Embryonic Stem Cells | ESC | HR 810 | Stem Cell Bill | Science

Another major breakthrough in embryonic stem cell (ESC) research. :)
The Finding:
ESCs that were first differentiated into motor neurons while in culture, were then "enticed" to extend axons from the spinal cord into muscle tissue to restore function and movement in partially-paralyzed rats.
The Politics:
This finding is "proof of principle" that human ESCs can potentially treat and heal many who suffer motor neuron disabilities. It's a major finding. While the vast majority of Americans want federal funding for human embryonic research restored, the Republican leadership apparently do not. Instead, they resign their defense on a so-called ethical debate that has continuedunconscionably for 5 years. But it's their ethics that they should question, which is more a disingenuous or " nefarious" campaign to undermine the science and the hopes of millions of Americans. At present, HR-810 along with other versions of the stem cell bill, remains shelved from debate and an "up or down" vote on the Senate floor by Senator Frist.


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