The President just signed an executive order to start federal funding of stem cell research, among other things. One of my favorite paragraphs from the post (other than stem cell research):
That is why today, I am also signing a Presidential Memorandum
directing the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology
Policy to develop a strategy for restoring scientific integrity to
government decision making. To ensure that in this new Administration,
we base our public policies on the soundest science; that we appoint
scientific advisors based on their credentials and experience, not
their politics or ideology; and that we are open and honest with the
American people about the science behind our decisions. That is how we
will harness the power of science to achieve our goals – to preserve
our environment and protect our national security; to create the jobs
of the future, and live longer, healthier lives.
You gotta love presidential speeches. They are full of providing answers to those that dont listen. Honestly, what de he tell people? All I see is that he is shuffling the administration a bit more... It doesnt mean that any actions in stem cell research is ever going to take place.
Very true, he has a great skill to make his speaches sound like he is saying so much that will benefit us all!
Unfortunately, if someone were to acutally look into stem cell research they would find that the most significant breakthroughs have been with adult stem cells, not embryonic. The future of 'curing' diabetes has the best chance with manipulating adult cells injecting genes, therefore allowing them to renew and multiply, and that is where the effort should be placed.