Obama Lifts Ban On Embryonic Stem Cell Research

As many of our readers may already know, President Obama today lifted the federal funding ban placed on embryonic stem cell research in the US.  Restrictions of the Bush years blocked any funding of embryonic stem cell lines created after August 2001, psychologically and financially impeding American research into the emerging potential of stem cell-based therapy.  Pledging to "vigorously support" new research, Obama claimed his administration will "make scientific decisions based on facts, not ideology."

Obama's announcement today is a prominent endorsement and long awaited change for researchers and scientists seeking to fight disease and improve human health.  No one can say exactly what tomorrow will bring, but the future of stem cell therapy is undoubtedly bright and far-reaching.