The comment period for the new US stem cell research guidelines from the NIH is open through May 26. The anti-science nutjobs have been out in force for this one – please take a few minutes to provide your own thoughts on the issue to the NIH. More details, and the NIH comment link are here.
This is important for thoroughly practical reasons: stem cells provide the best-known avenue of attack for treatment of many diseases and injuries. But the crucial part: a conservative religious minority should not be allowed to dictate the course of scientific research. This is nothing new – Galileo was convicted of heresy for his scientific findings – but must not be allowed to continue.
