Finally the USA does something right!

US stem cell research funding ban lifted by court

Terrifying really the amount of power that country has in terms of scientific research when you consider the amount of say religious groups and conservatives who know nothing about have in such matters. Stem cells could be one of the most important areas of research in the coming years, and it could all have been messed up on account of crazy right-wingers thinking its 'cruel'. Heres to common sense winning through! An embryo isn't a sentient form of life, and it might never be whether or not it is used in stem cell research. The more research can be done and the more the whole area is understood, the more likely it will be to find a less ethically sensitive way of achieving the same end result. Fact of the matter is that some of the research so far is showing great promise for many, many people around the world who are having to live with disabilities/illness that as of now have no other treatment.

Victory for science! "Opponents, who include religious groups, argue that the research is unethical and illegal." Since when should religious groups have any influence over scientific research? Worrying. People should stick to what they know.