Nebraska lacks votes to restrict stem-cell work
Saturday, November 21, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska’s governing board has voted down a proposal to restrict the school’s rules governing embryonic stem-cell research beyond what the federal government allows.
The eight-member Board of Regents voted 4-4 Friday, defeating the resolution that would have restricted stem cell experiments to cell lines approved under President George W. Bush.
President Barack Obama removed government funding restrictions on new stem-cell lines earlier this year.
A majority of votes is needed for a proposal to pass.
A state law passed last year prohibits the use of state resources for creating or destroying embryos for research.
Supporters of stem-cell research hope it will lead to cures for diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
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