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May 2005

» Alternative Stem Cell Bill Added to Debate

Published 05/24/2005 | Stem Cells , May 2005 | Unrated

By Rick Weiss - Washington Post Staff Writer

The Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act -- introduced by Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.), chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus -- would establish a network of blood banks to help make cord blood cells readily available for patients and research.

» House to debate stem cell research funds

Published 05/23/2005 | May 2005 , Research Funding | Rating:

President says he will veto bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A House debate over stem cell research opens with emotional appeals from celebrity supporters as well as parents who "adopted" their children as embryos and are fighting a bill that would ease restrictions on federally funded disease studies some say could lead to cures.

» Are You Interested in Wheelchair Research?

Published 05/13/2005 | May 2005 , Adaptive Tech | Rating:

The Human Engineering and Research Laboratories is recruiting individuals interested in participating in research studies for the WHEELCHAIR USERS REGISTRY. If you would like to be notified of Wheelchair related Research Studies for which you may be eligible to participate, contact the Human Engineering Research Laboratories and join the Wheelchair Users Registry.