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UPDATED 9.6.2001
Debate over stem cell research
Anti-abortion voices, including Pope John Paul II, are urging President
Bush to oppose government support of federally-subsidized and -regulated
research on the stem cells of human embryos. Regardless of Bush's decision,
the issue continues to foster debate.
LOCALLY:
Langevin's
letter to President Bush
Rep. James Langevin, D-R.I., has written to President Bush in support
of federal backing for such research. Read his reasons.
FROM THE Providence Journal
Langevin:
Embryo cells worth study / 7.24.2001
Abortion
foes blast Langevin on stem cells / 7.26.2001
Stem cell quantity
basis for dispute / 9.6.2001
NATIONALLY:
National
Institutes of Health — Stem Cell Information
• RECENT REPORT: Stem
Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research Directions
• PRIMER: Stem
cells
Do No Harm:
The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
Opposing view from "national coalition of researchers, health-care
professionals, bioethicists, legal professionals, and others dedicated
to the promotion of scientific research and health care which does no
harm to human life."
Beliefnet.com
• News,
commentary and resources on the stem-cell debate
• NEWS
ABCNews/Beliefnet Poll: New poll shows the politics of stem cell research
INTERACTIVE MEDIA :
• VIDEO: A
look at the politics of stem cell research / 8.09.01 / Download
the free RealAudio player
• VIDEO: Republicans
favor stem cell research / Requires RealAudio
• VIDEO: Inside
a stem cell research lab / Requires RealAudio
• VIDEO: Senate
hears testimony on stem cell research / Requires RealAudio
• FLASH: The
promise of stem cells / FROM INLANDEMPIRE.COM
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