ohioblues
07-30-2006, 08:11 PM
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to promote Britain as an ideal place for stem-cell research when he meets US biotechnology firms on Monday. Mr Blair is on a four-day visit to California to try to boost co-operation between the state and the UK.
The UK may benefit from an influx of cash as US stem-cell firms face vocal and politically powerful opposition.
In July, US President George W Bush used his veto for the first time to block funding for stem-cell research.
The topic is highly controversial and opponents are fighting hard to have research banned because the stem cells are removed from human embryos left over from fertility treatment and earmarked for disposal.
Critics argue that science cannot justify or claim progress by killing an embryo and ending a human life.
'Working with us'
Officials travelling with Mr Blair said that the UK wants to increase co-operation and business ties with California as the two become increasingly focused on developing their high-tech industries.
[Only registered and activated users can see links] Stem cells are drawn from human embryos
Mr Blair is due to meet with executives from US firms including Genentech, Gilead Sciences and Cell Genesys.
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to promote Britain as an ideal place for stem-cell research when he meets US biotechnology firms on Monday. Mr Blair is on a four-day visit to California to try to boost co-operation between the state and the UK.
The UK may benefit from an influx of cash as US stem-cell firms face vocal and politically powerful opposition.
In July, US President George W Bush used his veto for the first time to block funding for stem-cell research.
The topic is highly controversial and opponents are fighting hard to have research banned because the stem cells are removed from human embryos left over from fertility treatment and earmarked for disposal.
Critics argue that science cannot justify or claim progress by killing an embryo and ending a human life.
'Working with us'
Officials travelling with Mr Blair said that the UK wants to increase co-operation and business ties with California as the two become increasingly focused on developing their high-tech industries.
[Only registered and activated users can see links] Stem cells are drawn from human embryos
Mr Blair is due to meet with executives from US firms including Genentech, Gilead Sciences and Cell Genesys.
[Only registered and activated users can see links]