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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities

Bishops' Pro-Life Office Debuts Stem Cell Research, Abortion Ads

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, September 20th, 2008

The Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is offering dioceses and others print ads on stem cell research and abortion.

One newly created ad highlights scientific advances that are making the use of human embryonic stem cells obsolete and calls attention to the development of "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells" (iPSCs). These are virtually identical to embryonic stem cells, derived from ordinary body cells and so can be obtained without destroying human embryos. Picturing a commuter running for a train, the ad asks: "Science is moving on. Isn't it time for public policy to get on board'"

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