During his campaign, President Obama pledged to remove the stem cell restrictions imposed by the Bush administration.
Initial progress in this regard is underway as thirteen embryonic stem cell lines were approved for use by U.S. funded researchers yesterday.
Human embryonic stem cells are controversial because the embryos are destroyed in the process of extraction.
On the other hand, researchers and other advocates believe that the benefits to society--including the use in regenerative medicine--outweigh such costs.
Researchers also argue that human embryonic stem cell research will continue outside of the United States regardless of U.S. policy.
Source: Bloomberg
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Stem Cells
Why the interest in stem cells on a site dedicated to annuities?
tom replied on Permalink
Stem Cells and Longevity Risk
Stem cell research and regenerative medicine have the potential to significantly extend human life spans--in other words to expand human longevity.
Longevity risk is one of main drivers of the need to use annuities and create income sources that are guaranteed for life.
Hope this makes sense.