Sentences with phrase «of embryonic research»

... and Then There's Physics == > Bush's disapproval of embryonic research is mentioned with the first three real examples 1) GMO research, 2) animal experimentation in medical research, and 3) the genetic basis for differences in humans.

Defeating the proponents of embryonic research on their own utilitarian terms was worth doing, even if it is only a partial and temporary victory.

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What do you think of President Obama's decision to increase federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research?

He learned about West Africa's counterfeit drug epidemic while at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College; his Ph.D. research eventually yielded an embryonic version of the MPA service.

If we are against the use of stem cell research on the basis of embryonic destruction, shouldn't we also be against in - vitro fertilization clinics because there are always excess embryos that get discarded?

The fundamental impediment to our acceptance of embryonic stem cell research has to do with destruction of the human embryo.

In the time of all this fighting we've had [over embryonic stem - cell research]-- which did slow down this [adult stem - cell] research — in the last year we've advanced ten years.»

Benedict argued that non-conjugal reproduction such as in vitro fertilization had created «new problems» ¯ the freezing of human embryos, for instance, and the selective abortion of medically implanted embryos, together with pre-implantation diagnosis, embryonic stem - cell research, and attempts at human cloning.

The research needed to make the embryo develop to term will require trial and error, with the resulting destruction of countless embryonic human lives.

He gives the example of the debates over embryonic stem cell research.

research; since most of the reports have concentrated on justifying the creation of cloned human embryos for research into and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, «stem - cells» has become synonymous with «embryonic stem - cells» in the public imagination.

Attempts have been made to bridge this divide by proposing alternative sources of embryonic stem cells for research and therapeutic purposes.

Proponents of the anything - goes position assert that the potential scientific and medical benefits of embryonic stem - cell research override all other considerations» and therefore restrictions on the funding and scope of this research are unwarranted.

Second problem: One group that does not know the debate is over is the group of pro «embryonic stem - cell research advocates, whose name is Legion.

In «Stem Cells: A Political History» (November 2008), Joseph Bottum and Ryan T. Anderson make a plausible sounding case that the errors manifest in politicizing the science of embryonic stem - cell research will cause people to be more prudent in the future about mixing science with politics in general.

Let us be thankful that a tool for discrediting the pro-life movement (shaming us for opposing magical cures promised by embryonic stem - cell research) has itself been taken out of their hands.

In fact, when the 2007 paper came out, the commentaries in most scientific publications were quick to point out that, despite the success with adult cells, there was still a need to continue embryo - destructive research and that it would be critical to the advancement of science that research on embryonic stem cells continue.

In addition, scientific journals continue to push the issue of embryonic stem - cell research in their editorial and commentary sections, using it as a prime criterion to grade political candidates.

(i) a woman's right to an abortion; (iii) medical immunization of teen girls (and boys) against HPV; (iv) assisted suicide; (vi) gay marriage; (vii) my right to view art and theatre deemed «offensive,» «blasphemous» or «obscene» Catholics; (viii) basic $ ex education for older school children; (ix) treating drug abuse as principally a medical issue; (x) population control; (xi) buying alcohol on a Sunday in many places; (xii) use of condoms and other contraceptives; (xiii) embryonic stem cell research; (xiv) little 10 year - old boys joining organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, regardless of the religious views of their parents; and (xv) gays being allowed to serve openly in the military.

In fact, the archbishop has voiced his criticism of embryonic stem cell research directly to Sen. McCain.

Sullivan went on to suggest that Chaput is using a double standard in the 2008 election by criticizing Catholic supporters of Barack Obama, while turning a blind eye to John McCain's support for embryonic stem cell research.

Well it seems like Ivan can relax, Michael Peroski has just solved all of our problems: Proceeding from ideology - driven inquiry entails starting from an answer: «Research on human embryonic stem cell should be forbidden because embryos are equivalent to human lives» and working....

A very significant step away from embryonic stem - cell research was taken recently when a previously forthright advocate of such research softened his stance on other ethical alternatives.

In 2005, before a Congressional hearing in the U.S., Prof. George Q. Daley of Harvard spoke forcefully and influentially about the necessity for embryonic stem - cell research to go ahead, and dismissed suggestions that one could work instead with «induced pluripotent stem cells» («iPS», i.e. stem cells reprogrammed from some cells of a living adult).

Proponents of the anything - goes position assert that the potential scientific and medical benefits of embryonic stem - cell research override all other considerations» and....

In August of last year, President Bush approved the use of federal funds to support research on a limited number of existing human embryonic stem cell lines.

Proponents of embryonic stem cell research argue that restricting federal funding to a limited....

Since embryonic stem - cell research systematically kills thousands of unborn babies, a practice that only orcs would contemplate in Middle - earth, it is clear that Jackson and Walsh have sided with the Dark Lord.

Less incredible, and perhaps only to be expected, is the news that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, the dynamic duo who brought The Lord of the Rings to the silver screen, have donated $ 310,000 from the movie's profits to fund human embryonic stem - cell research.

Interestingly, none of the opponents of embryonic stem cell research have called for research programs that might increase the odds of embryo survival.

He decreed that the case brought by researchers Drs James Sherley and Theresa Deisher, along with a number of Christian groups including the Christian Medical Association, should be heard; and ordered an injunction temporarily blocking federal funding allocated for human - embryonic - stem - cell research.

The increasing use of in - vitro - fertilisation techniques, and the emergence of new possibilities involving human cloning, mixing of human and animal genetic elements, and the use of embryonic stem cells for research, among other things, brought the need for further teaching.

Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to save millions of lives, but this is being prevented by religious radicals and therefore religion is detrimental to the preservation of life.

Unfortunately, at this formative stage in their lives one viewpoint is pushed to the fore on campus, and that's the opinion that euthanasia, abortion, embryonic stem cell research and a host of other practices which strip humans of their most fundamental right are good things.

Advocates of embryonic stem cell research were thought to be in a long line of pioneers fighting the restraints of religious doctrine to push forward with scientific research.

The isolation of embryonic stem cells by Dr. James Thomson in 1998 put the issue of stem cell research on the map.

One of the best talks of this conference was given by Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, Professor and Director of the Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research at Stanford University.

However, in 2007 Professor Wilmut announced that he had decided to change to an alternative method of research pioneered in Japan, known as direct reprogramming or «de-differentiation», which could create human embryonic cells without using human eggs or cloning human embryos.

(CNN)- The White House meant no disrespect toward Nancy Reagan when it failed to invite the former first lady and vigorous supporter of embryonic stem cell research to a bill signing ceremony on the subject, press secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

«Our research on mice and rats shows that these chemicals affect the embryonic development of these animals.

Former Governor Martin O'Malley (D — MD) has supported stem - cell research involving human embryos (although he is a devout member of the Catholic Church, which has opposed many forms of embryonic stem cell research).

Former Senator Rick Santorum (R — PA) is a strong backer of adult stem - cell research, and opposed to embryonic stem - cell research because he views destruction of embryos as destruction of human life.

The ability of SIF - seq to use reporter assays in mouse embryonic stem cells to identify human embryonic stem cell enhancers that are not present in the mouse genome opens the door to intriguing research possibilities as Dickel explains.

Faced with an often - hostile Congress, Obama enacted many of his signature policies by executive order — from reversing restrictions on research with human embryonic stem cells to helping communities prepare for climate change.

In the initial stages of the research project, Yaniv's team members Julian Nicenboim and Dr. Guy Malkinson obtained images of developing zebrafish embryos, whose transparent bodies make it possible to document embryonic development in real time over several days.

For example, a consortium of research groups called the London Project to Cure Blindness aims to test RPE transplants from embryonic stem cells in patients with macular degeneration this year.

The year's most prominent science issue, federal support of embryonic stem cell research, is so controversial that the sons of Ronald Reagan gave dueling speeches at the opposing party conventions; Michael Reagan backs President George W. Bush's policies, including the ban on funding for research on new stem cell lines, while Ron supports Senator John Kerry's promise to lift restrictions.

Here my responsibilities included drafting the report that became the basis of the German legislation on embryonic stem cell research.

In granting an injunction to two scientists who oppose widening US government funding for research on human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), Judge Royce Lamberth wrote of «simply preserving the status quo».

The centre will adopt a multidisciplinary approach toward stem cell research, and it will employ scientists «who will work on a diverse array of embryonic and adult stem cells,» adds Rudnicki, who is also the centre's director.