Stem Cell Movement Faces Setbacks in Mo.

July 24, 2007

Eight months ago, Missouri seemed well on its way to becoming a national leader in stem cell research. Voters amended the state’s constitution to protect stem cell research _ even the controversial form using cells from human embryos. Actor Michael J. Fox appeared in TV ads, visibly shaking from Parkinson’s disease as he sought votes for stem cell supporter Claire McCaskill in her bid for the U.S. Senate. (Washington Post)