Politics
Bush’s barriers to research will cost him votes.
Aug. 27, 2004
Science & Medicine
The process could lead to the making of tissues suitable for transplant without a rejection risk.
May 20, 2005
Science: Cells found in adult bone marrow may provide cures for disease. Opponents of destroying human embryos applaud the discovery.
June 21, 2002
All human embryonic stem cell lines approved for use in federally funded research are contaminated with a foreign molecule from mice that may make them risky for use in medical therapies, according to a study released Sunday.
Jan. 24, 2005
Re “Stem-Cell Research Gains Political Life,” Aug. 10: Ask the man on the street if he supports stem-cell research.
Aug. 12, 2004
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to reject restrictions President Bush has placed on embryonic stem-cell research.
April 12, 2007
Science: Davis will OK measure that paves the way for government funding of the controversial work.
Sept. 22, 2002
World & Nation
Re “Stem-Cell Initiative Attracts Backers,” Aug. 31: I am pleased to see the wonderful support, both financial and political, that Proposition 71 is receiving.
Sept. 6, 2004
The candidate’s misleading claims have created confusion about the complex issue and Bush’s prudent policy.
Aug. 22, 2004
Re “Stem-Cell Research Gains Political Life,” Aug. 10: I take exception to Laura Bush’s comment on stem-cell research: “ ... the implication that cures for Alzheimer’s are around the corner is just not right, and it’s really not fair to people watching a loved one suffer with this disease.”
Aug. 14, 2004