If the argument is that the only way that adequate stem cell research can be done is through federal funding (and make no mistake: that is the the essence of the political debate: funding) because there is insufficient private grant money, then one doesn’t have to be a scientist to call in question the claims that people like Ron Reagan and John Kerry have been making about the results of this research. Because if there were cures for cancer, MS, Alzheimer’s, you name it all around the proverbial corner then pharmaceutical companies and private medical research firms would be shelling out capital left and right. Why? Because if those kinds of medical miracles were just a few federal grants away from existence, the profit potential would be so high that investors would be coming out of the woodwork.
No, it is clear that while there is likely benefit from this research that the usage of it in this political season is nothing more than a cynical appeal to emotion.
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Even more so since increased federal funding would be unlikely to result in increased research in this area. Reasons: lag time to educate researchers, barriers to entry.
Comment by Dave Schuler — Thursday, August 12, 2024 @ 9:38 pm
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–Steven Taylor stole one of the stem cell posts that’s been hanging out in the back of my mind waiting to be written. […]
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The Friday linkfest:
Steven Taylor looks at the economics of stem cell research.
Dean Esmay has resolved not to let his baby to grow up to be a cowboy.
Kathy Kinsley is blogging Hurricane Charley.
Jen speaks for McGreevy’s wife.
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