From the Family Research Council:
Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health released the first 13 lines of cells under Obama's new policy to destroy life in the name of embryonic stem cell (ESC) "research." "This is the first down payment," said NIH Director Francis S. Collins, drawing a perfect picture of the commodification of life under this administration. Obama's decision puts the government in a business which is not only unethical but also medically unnecessary.
As recently as this week, researchers announced that they successfully used adult stem cells to treat lung disease in mice. The week before, scientists produced evidence that they had used patients' own cells to repair heart damage caused by heart attacks. President Obama would like us to believe that, through his policy, the U.S. is on the cutting-edge of science. In reality, the best technology is moving in the opposite direction of ESC research. To see how ethical science is helping patients now, check out FRC's new "Adult Stem Cells Saved My Life" videos on our website.