William Atkins
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 22:57
Science -
Biology
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Currently, the eight states of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York have state-funded programs on embryonic stem cell research, which were enacted after former President George W. Bush placed a federal restriction on the funding of embryonic stem cell research in the year 2001.
Maryland, one of the states authorizing state funding of stem cell research, has shown outside interest in its funding program, along with interior controversy. Additional information is found at the March 10, 2009
Washington Post article “
U.S. Stem Cell Funds Freed; Md. Debates Its Own.”
Around the United States, other states are joining in to receive federal funds for their stem cell research laboratories. For instance, read about Michigan’s plans in the March 9, 2009
Business Week article “
U. Michigan to launch embryonic stem cell programs.”
And, in Florida, find out what the
Miami Herald has to say about its home state in their March 10, 2009 article “
South Florida doctors look to speed up stem cell research.”
California is joining the states. Find out more from the
San Francisco Chronicle article “
Stem cell approval cheered in California” (March 10, 2009).
Institutions including The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota are also looking into the possibilities of federal funds for stem cell research. Read more about it from the Post-Bulletin (Rochester) article “
Mayo to review stem cell policy” (3/10/09).
For additional information on the states and their funding of stem cell research, please read the iTWire article "
Stem cell research: Where does your U.S. state stand?".
Not everyone is happy with the decision by President Barack Obama. Find out how some religious leaders are reacting to the decision on page three.
