President Barack Obama lifted some of the restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research this Morning. This has caused anger amongst many abortion opponents but has cheered those who believe the study could produce treatments for many diseases.
The president said, “The full promise of stem cell research remains unknown, and it should not be overstated,” at a White House meeting. “But scientists believe these tiny cells may have the potential to help us understand, and possibly cure, some of our most devastating diseases and conditions.”
This was on the bottom of the list of president’s Technology Agenda.
There probably are no short-term gains from this to impact the economy. However, this can help strengthen some of the healthcare advancements to be achieved in the USA.
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