VOICED: Obama lifts Bush ban on stem cell research

The video discusses the renewed funding for embryonic stem cell research following an executive order by President Obama. It highlights the potential for new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and notes the broad public support for this research. Ethical concerns, particularly the destruction of embryos, have been a significant barrier, but with proper guidelines, these can be managed. The video also covers scientific advancements, including successful trials on rats and the initiation of human trials in California.

What was the primary purpose of the executive order signed by President Obama regarding stem cell research?

• To restrict research to adult stem cells only

• To open new avenues for treating incurable diseases

• To increase funding for cancer research

• To ban all forms of stem cell research

What is the main ethical concern that has hindered stem cell research in the US?

• The lack of qualified researchers

• The destruction of embryos

• The potential for creating superhumans

• The high cost of research

Which group is primarily opposed to embryonic stem cell research?

• Environmental activists

• Right-to-life groups

• Animal rights organizations

• Political lobbyists

What are embryonic stem cells capable of developing into?

• Only brain tissue

• Only muscle tissue

• Almost every tissue of the body

• Only skin tissue

Where was the first human trial for embryonic stem cell research approved?

• New York

• Florida

• Texas

• California