Increase federal funding of stem cell research
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We the undersigned urge you to provide additional Federal funding for stem cell research. We join with 64\% of the American people, other research institutions and patient groups in our belief and support of stem cell research.
The discovery of embryonic stem cells is a significant milestone in medical research. Increased Federal support is essential to translate this discovery into therapies for a range of serious and currently intractable diseases.
Stem cell research could be used for arthritis, and neurons for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS and spinal cord injuries to name a few examples. There is also the possibility that these cells could be used to create more complex, vital organs, such as kidneys, livers, or even entire hearts.
Current evidence suggests that adult stem cells have markedly restricted potential. Therefore, for disorders that prove not to be treatable with adult stem cells, impeding embryonic stem cell research risks unnecessary delay for millions of patients who may die or endure needless suffering while the effectiveness of adult stem cells is evaluated.
While we recognize that same ethical issues are raised by this research, we also understand that many of those same issues are not supported by fact. We urge you to increase funding for stem cells so that the tremendous scientific and medical benefits of their use may one day become available to the millions of American patients who so desperately need them.
The discovery of embryonic stem cells is a significant milestone in medical research. Increased Federal support is essential to translate this discovery into therapies for a range of serious and currently intractable diseases.
Stem cell research could be used for arthritis, and neurons for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS and spinal cord injuries to name a few examples. There is also the possibility that these cells could be used to create more complex, vital organs, such as kidneys, livers, or even entire hearts.
Current evidence suggests that adult stem cells have markedly restricted potential. Therefore, for disorders that prove not to be treatable with adult stem cells, impeding embryonic stem cell research risks unnecessary delay for millions of patients who may die or endure needless suffering while the effectiveness of adult stem cells is evaluated.
While we recognize that same ethical issues are raised by this research, we also understand that many of those same issues are not supported by fact. We urge you to increase funding for stem cells so that the tremendous scientific and medical benefits of their use may one day become available to the millions of American patients who so desperately need them.
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450 signatures
Goal: 100
Latest Signatures
16 January 2016
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Tom M
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Fight the fight and God bless you for doing so for all the men, women and especially children that this new research and technology can help!
11 January 2016
31 December 2015
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Georgia A
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My mom, sister, and I are all type I diabetics. We have had complications ranging from legal blindness to renal failure. Stem research offers tremendous hope for my family.
31 December 2015
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Roberta G
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I urge the United States House and Senate to increase federal funding for the cost of stem cell research right now! America really needs stem cell researches immediately. The United States of America should now have stem cell researches for its citizens.
22 December 2015
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Larry B
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MY WIFE HAS MS. SHE IS 54 YEARS OLD. STEM CELLS OFFER HER HOPE. II LOVE HER VERY MUCH . SHE HAS LOST HER QUALITY OF LIFE. I DON'T WISH THIS ON ANYONE BUT IF SOME OF OUR LEADERS HAD A LOVED ONE THAT COULD BE HELPED THEY MIGHT CHANGE THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARDS
6 December 2015
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Susan Js
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Please increase fed. funding for stem cell research. It is crucial in the lives of so many with illnesses such as parkinson's and for children with diabetes. Please help.
23 November 2015
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Jerod Jamisonh
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My mother works for the Salk Institute for Resaerch and Biological Studies. She deals with Stem Cell Funding Issues daily. Please help her get the funding the Scientists need.. With Stem Cell Research and funding we will all live in a better world! HOWARD
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Anna R
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We want our 6 year son with Type 1 diabetes to be cured. PLEASE!!!! increase funding. This terrible disease can be cured with the help of our government and funding for additional and faster research .
19 October 2015
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