Stem-Cell Research

U.S. lawmakers want to ease stem cell research restrictions

Published in Heart Disease Weekly, April 4th, 2004

The Bush Administration's restrictions on stem-cell research are putting up a roadblock against scientific breakthroughs and leaving America at a competitive disadvantage with other countries, U.S. Representative Michael Castle said.

Castle, R-Delaware, is gathering congressional support for easing the restrictions on government-funded stem cell research. He said scientists have been hampered by a lack of federal funding and an unintentionally restrictive government policy.

Stem cells are the body's building blocks, with the potential to develop into different types of cells. Scientists believe the cells, typically taken from human embryos, can be...

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