United States Senator - Wayne Allard

My home page contains information about the U.S. Senate, Colorado, how I may be of assistance to you as well as how to contact any one of my six offices. The next time I am in your neighborhood, I hope we can meet to discuss the issues important to you and your family. My staff and I look forward to hearing from you.

SATURDAY JANUARY 03, 2009

Stem Cell Research

I support adult stem cell research. As a veterinarian, I have a special appreciation for scientific research that produces results and cures diseases. Research using adult stem cells has produced results that have the potential to cure numerous diseases. According to Dr. Donald Orlic of the National Human Genome Research Institute, scientists have found that adult stem cells from the bone marrow of adult mice can rebuild a damaged heart by creating new heart muscle and blood vessels. Dr. Orlic stated that “this latest research shows that the embryos, which are politically controversial, may not be necessary. We are currently finding that these adult stem cells can function as well, perhaps even better than, embryonic stem cells.”

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