The United Nations has called on countries to ban all forms of human cloning “incompatable with human dignity.” The American religious right claims victory, but others say the declaration is the result of political maneuvering influenced by pressure from the United States.
When the backers of California’s stem cell initiative were seeking voter support last year, they not only promised cures for dread diseases, but also licensing revenue for the state. A statement posted on the initiative proponents’ CuresforCalifornia.com Web site says that ‘California will benefit for decades from patents and royalties that result from the research.’ […]
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