Re: NEWS: Canadian scientists pushing for federal guidelines on stem cell research

[Eileen Hague <eileen.hague@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Latest news today:-

"CLONING BILL FACES TOUGH TEST IN LORDS
"Government plans to allow the cloning of human embryos for research face a
tough test in the House of Lords.

"Scientists claim so-called stem-cell research could help treat diseases
such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

"But many peers say the issue is being rushed without considering the
ethical issues - they could vote for research to be shelved pending a Lords
inquiry.

"Religious leaders have also called for more time to weigh up moral
concerns."

Eileen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda J Herman" <ljherman1@xxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: NEWS: Canadian scientists pushing for federal guidelines on
stem cell research


> Murray,
>   Thanks for posting this news. I hope guidelines for Canadian
> researchers will be approved by your legislators and the research be
> allowed to proceed in an easier and more timely manner  than we are
> experiencing in the US.
> I remember that Simon Coles sent a message to  the list last month about
> the House of Commons passing legislation to allow stem cell research --
> are there any updates in the UK?
>
>   Thanks also for the good news about Michael J Fox becoming a
> spokesperson for Gateway. You wrote :
> >> Gateway said it would contribute computers, volunteers and match
> employee contributions to Fox's Parkinson's research foundation.>>
> They certainly deserve our thanks and applause for joining in the battle
> against PD.
>
> Linda Herman