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In a message dated 9/25/2002 7:34:17 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << Dr. George Daley of the Whitehead Institute at Massachusetts Institute of Technology said far fewer lines are available than the 78 cited by the Bush administration, "perhaps only a handful." >> I heard excerpts of these scientists' testimony from NPR. One pointed out that since all existing cell lines use material from mouse cells as well as human cells, for purposes of developing therapeutic interventions the number of available cell lines is zero. The extent to which restrictions have hobbled U.S. researchers is appalling. I guess "American know-how" is considered better used for other purposes (not all of which are exactly life-affirming). Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn