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Embryonic Stem Cells

Wheels in Motion and stem cells

Written on 3 Nov, 2007 at 11:44 in Embryonic Stem Cells | Author: Tony Gosgnach Assistant editor

A spokesperson for Rick Hansen’s Wheels in Motion research organization into spinal cord injuries has confirmed that its research methods include the use of human embryos. And Hansen himself has been quoted as saying: “To limit the science based on fears or political pressure would be wrong. I expect government leaders will be able to differentiate between fear or conjecture or political lobbying and what is the true consensus of the Canadian population.” The Huntington Society of Canadahas also been found to ... (Continue reading)

Charities backing deadly research on embryos

Written on 3 Oct, 2007 at 8:47 in Embryonic Stem Cells | Author: Interim Staff

LifeSiteNews.com reported receiving an official response from the Canadian Diabetes Association indicating the registered charity is in complete support of using human embryos in destructive research. The Canadian Diabetes Association states that its mission is to “promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.” The CDA distributes government funding to researchers. A reply to a query elicited an e-mailed response from someone identified only as “Susan” from the Canadian Diabetes Association Contact Centre. She said the association “does ... (Continue reading)