Ah but to live in a civilized country...

[man4allcats]

"Brasilia, Brazil, May 29—Brazil's Supreme Court voted to uphold the 2005 legislation that allows research on embryonic stem cells. Although Brazil became the first Latin American country to legalize research with embryonic stem cells in 2005, new research has been delayed since the country's chief prosecutor questioned the law before the Supreme Court.

Scientists believe Brazil has fallen behind in stem cell research because of the legal uncertainty. The legislation permits research on stem cells drawn from embryos frozen for at least three years and considered unsuitable for human reproduction. These embryos would eventually be discarded, according to Brazil's Health Ministry. The government has financed research using stem cells drawn from embryos, as well as spinal and umbilical cords..."

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