Spain plans to introduce legislation allowing therapeutic cloning for stem cell harvesting, a decision that puts the governing Socialists at odds with the pro-life position on sanctity of human life. [more]
Interestingly, media reports indicate that the governments of countries including Britain, Belgium, Singapore and China say the technique offers hope for a cure to conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer's and spinal cord injuries.
However, scientists involved in embryonic stem cell research are now conceding that they have not achieved the advancements that were sold to the public. And, top Alzheimer's researchers have admitted the use of embryonic stem cells is unlikely to lead to a treatment.
