Posted On: March 11, 2009
Obama’s Stem Cell Policy and Cerebral Palsy
Yesterday, President Barack Obama reversed a federal ban on embryonic stem cell research funding. Many Scientists believe that stem cell treatment will be very beneficial in treating people with cerebral palsy and strokes. This type of stem cell research, however, has been controversial because of the use of embryos.
The video below explains the potential benefits and the controversy involved.
For more information on stem cells and treatment for cerebral palsy please see my previous posts.