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- Nov 07, 2020
Embryonic Stem Cell Quotes
On the science, policy, and public debate around stem cells.
These quotes push back directly against common misunderstandings: embryonic stem cell research is legal and has been conducted for years, despite persistent claims otherwise. One sample details the actual federal policy at the time, restricting funding to lines derived before a specific 2001 cutoff date, covered further in Cell Research quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
The first misconception is that embryonic stem cell research is not legal. The fact is, embryonic stem cell research is completely legal. Research on embryonic stem cells has taken place for years.
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- Nov 07, 2020
Under current federal policy on human embryonic stem cell research, only those stem cell lines derived before August 9, 2001 are eligible for federally funded research.
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am opposed to both cloning and the destruction of human embryos and adamantly opposed to funding of embryonic stem cell research.
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
The federal and state governments should ban the use of taxpayer funds to support cloning and embryonic stem cell research.
- Community
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- Nov 07, 2020
Most of the scientific community believes that for the full potential of embryonic stem cell research to be reached, the number of cell lines readily available to scientists must increase.
- Debilitating
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- Nov 07, 2020
More important is the fact that embryonic stem cell research could lead to new treatments and cures for the many Americans afflicted with life-threatening and debilitating diseases.
- Cell Research
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- Nov 07, 2020
Embryonic stem cell research is legal in America, and nothing in the administration's current policy affects that legality; 400 lines are currently being used to conduct embryonic stem cell research, both in the private sector and by the Federal Government.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
Laura Bush went on national television during the week of my father's funeral and spoke out against embryonic stem cell research, pointing out that where Alzheimer's is concerned, we don't have proof that stem-cell treatment would be effective.
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
In fact, many nations currently refuse to support embryonic stem cell research of any kind.
- Federal Funding
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm very grateful that President Obama has lifted the restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
To date, embryonic stem cell research has not produced a single medical treatment, where ethical, adult stem cell research has produced some 67 medical miracles.
- Country
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- Nov 07, 2020
Sadly, embryonic stem cell research is completely legal in this country and has been going on at universities and research facilities for years.
- Importance
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- Nov 07, 2020
The European Parliament must send a clear sign that it recognises the importance of embryonic stem cell research.
- Embryonic
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- Nov 07, 2020
The refusal to acknowledge the scientific value of embryonic stem cell research is one more tragic misstep.
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- Nov 07, 2020