Opinion 
Making Stem Cell Research a National PriorityAugust 28th, 2008
For the first time in human history, the regenerative power of stem cell research offers hope for cures, not just more and more expensive drugs, to treat the staggering emotional and economic burden of chronic disease. Cell-based therapies will improve the lives of millions of Americans, will help care for our veterans, and will keep good-paying jobs at home. As we enter the fall of 2008, many Americans believe that stem cell research will receive a welcome boost when the next President occupies the White House.
While we agree with this hopeful view, we remain concerned that other forces threaten the progress of this valuable research in reaching patients and their families.
Why We Oppose Senate Bill 1565June 29th, 2008
Senate Bill 1565 begins with a noble goal: access to therapies for those who are uninsured. Unfortunately, the bill will have unintended and potentially disastrous consequences. It will actually delay the development of stem cell therapies that could reduce the suffering of millions. Rather than increasing access to therapies for some citizens, we believe the impact of this bill may be to deny access for all citizens by discouraging the investment by private industry in the development of stem cell therapies and cures. SB 1565 would restrict the research which is the best hope yet for millions of people who suffer from chronic illnesses, and millions of families who care for them.
Stem-cell research can promote life, dignity and discoveryJune 13th, 2008
The Catholic hierarchy's long and public battle with science and scientists continued this week in Orlando as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement condemning embryonic stem-cell research. However, while the bishops are clearly in a minority in opposing stem-cell research, they are also going against a long Catholic tradition of supporting scientific endeavor.
What Went Wrong in New Jersey?February 27th, 2008
Scientists and politicians in New Jersey thought that they had a chance to make their state a stem-cell player. Voters thought otherwise. As proponents prepare for a second attempt, Meredith Wadman investigates what went wrong in the Garden State.
Statement in Support of Continuing Research on Human Embryonic Stem Cells as well as Reprogramming Adult Stem Cells (iPS)February 26th, 2008
Americans for Cures Foundation welcomes recent scientific reports of advances in stem cell research. These reports describe "iPS" (induced pluripotent stem cells), with adult skin cells "reprogrammed" in the hope they may act similarly to human embryonic stem cells (hES).
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