Next Steps In The UN Cloning Fight

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The US is still pushing for a United Nations ban on therapeutic cloning, an essential technology for progress in stem cell based regenerative medicine. Influential scientists are currently campaigning for a limited ban on human reproductive cloning only - as opposed to the blanket criminalization of vital medical research that US politicians are seeking. From the article: "Because it represents a significant proportion of the world's research, the US administration is slowing the development of a range of new treatments for heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses." This is a good time to contact your elected representatives and ask them why they are letting this debacle take place.

Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/05/31/wclone31.xml&sSheet=/portal/2004/05/31/ixportal.html