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Stem Cell Conundrum
An explanation of the latest scientific discoveries about stem cells – the keys to our physical existence – and how this debate demonstrates the larger conflict between scientific advances and the beliefs common to many organized religions.

Interview: Rebecca Roberts talks with Dr. Evan Y. Snyder about the debates surrounding stem cell research using fetal tissue. Join in.

Watch: Producer Barbara Moffat visits researchers who recently proved that adult stem cells taken from mice can assume certain functions typical of brain cells. Real 56k, or Quicktime.  get the player

Vote: Should embryonic stem cell research be federally funded?   YES or NO?

Research: Want to learn more about the controversies over stem cell research? Here are some places to start.

Discuss: Stem Cell Reseach. What's your opinion?


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