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 are embryonic stem cells and what can they develop into?

What recent development occurred in January regarding human trials for stem cell research?