U. Michigan to launch embryonic stem cell programs

[Bozita]

Source: AP

U. Michigan to launch embryonic stem cell programs
By JEFF KAROUB | Associated Press Writer
10:39 AM CDT, March 9, 2009


DETROIT - The University of Michigan is launching the state's first major embryonic stem cell research program since voters eased restrictions on such work in November.

The university is expected to unveil plans Monday afternoon -- on the same day President Barack Obama intends to sign an executive order that ends former President George W. Bush's limits on using federal dollars for stem cell research.

The work is being led by the university's A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute. Taubman, a retail mogul and philanthropist, donated millions to the passage of Proposal 2 and the center that bears his name.

Scientists say the stem cell lines offer hope for finding treatments for numerous diseases. Critics oppose the destruction of human embryos.

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-stemcells-michiga,0,7208032.story

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Thank you Michigan voters. Thank you, Mr. President.

[Bozita]

1. U-M director: Stem cell funds will stimulate jobs -- Detroit Free Press

http://www.freep.com/article/20090309/FEATURES08/90309042/U-M+director++Stem+cell+funds+will+stimulate+jobs

BY MEGHA SATYANARAYANA • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • MARCH 9, 2009


This morning at the University of Michigan, the single room, with the single employee that is legally allowed to study embryonic stem cells, will no longer be so singular.

With the passage of Proposal 2 in November, which loosens state laws on embryonic stem cell research, and the lifting of the Bush-era ban on funding by President Obama this morning, Michigan scientists can now apply for federal dollars to create and study the type of stem cell that can become almost any cell in the human body, and could cure many diseases.

And, says Eva Feldman, director of the A. Alfred Taubman Research Institute at U-M, there will be jobs.

“This is one of the many programs to stimulate science as part of stimulating the economy,” she said.

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[BobRossi]

2. Great job Jenny!

Hail to the Victors!

[4lbs]

3. "Critics oppose the destruction of human embryos".

As opposed to them being destroyed anyway, after the storage time limit is reached?

Those opposed to embryonic stem cell research based on the grounds of "destroying a human life" are never asked if they should then be opposed to IVF because any embryos not implanted after 5 to 10 years of storage will be destroyed anyway as part of the IVF rules.

[Dawgs]

5. Right, should be "critics oppose the destruction of human embryos that will be destroyed anyways"

:hi:

[spartan61]

4. As a Michigan State Spartan, I can honestly say

I'm very proud of the University of Michigan Wolverines for this. This is exciting news!!!!

[Dawgs]

6. As an Ohio State fan of 38 years I would say 'Go Blue'

But only this one time.

[amandabeech]

7. To all MSU and OSU fans, thank you from a U-M alumna.

Stem cell research really could improve and save many lives.

Diabetes runs on one side of my family, and I hope that treatment for that disease will be found soon.

There will be a lot of work to do in stem cell research in the future. I wish you guys well in starting your own programs and in those programs' future success.

Just this once.