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  • NU regents open door to expanded stem cell research

    11/21/2009 3:53:47 PM PST · by stan_sipple · 3 replies · 473+ views
    Journalstar.com ^ | 11-20-2009 | Melissa Lee
    A proposal to limit embryonic stem cell research at the University of Nebraska failed to win the approval of the NU Board of Regents Friday, a critical verdict that came after one regent broke ranks with his pro-life colleagues to cast the deciding vote. Lincoln Regent Jim McClurg's about-face split the regents' vote 4-4, stalling the proposal and opening the door to expanded research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Supporters of embryonic stem cell research hailed the vote as a hallmark opportunity for NU to play a key role in lifesaving work. The vote also helps counter a...