WILL EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH GET FEDERAL FUNDING?

Stem cell research holds enormous potential for fighting and perhaps even curing many of the most common and debilitating diseases known to mankind. Diseases and conditions including heart disease, stroke, arthritis, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, cancer through bone marrow transplants, additional cancer treatments, viral infection treatments and even slowing the body's aging process. At this time ASTM, GERN, KOOL, NEXL and STEM may be the most focused on Stem Cell development of the stocks on this list. GERN appears to have the best patent position:


Stem cell stocks have been rallying lately and the strength in the group might reflect expectations that Democrats will fare well in the upcoming elections. Democrats are generally more supportive of controversial stem cell research legislation. As a result, shares of companies that perform that research might head higher if Republicans lose control of the House and/or the Senate. Some names to watch include StemCells (STEM), Viacell (VIAC), Geron Corp (GERN), and Aastrom Biosciences (ASTM).

The list has been expanded to include a number of companies that are using Stem Cell technology in various types of cell therapies and tissue engineering. I believe that profitability is likely years away for most of the companies on this list. However Stem Cells can potentially be directed to grow into any kind of cell or tissue type. Progress and enormous potential will keep these investors focused on these volatile stocks. Even President Bush's recent decision, which many believe did not go far enough, will not fully stem the tide of progress for most of the companies on this list.

If the democrats gain control of the house, could funding be close behind?

The Stem Cell Stock List :
ALXN AOLS.OB ARIA ASTM CCEL.OB CELG CRIS DNDN GERN IART IMNR.OB INCR.OB KOOL LIFC MCET.OB OSTE OTCI.OB PLRS.OB SPPI STEM VIAC (I own STEM & ASTM)

Yahoo quotes on stem cell stocks: ALXN through VIAC
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Stem Cell News Could Intensify Political Debate NY Times

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