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HOUSTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half (55%) of Texans support embryonic stem cell research and a majority (53%) favor using federal funds to conduct this type of research, according to a statewide poll released today by Research!America. Six in 10 (59%) approve of scientists receiving federal monies for extracting embryonic stem cells from fertilized eggs donated by fertility clinics. A third (34%) know someone suffering from a condition they hope will become treatable or curable as a result of embryonic stem cell research. "Texans, like the majority of Americans, embrace medical advances such as embryonic stem cell research," said Mary Woolley, president, Research!America. "They see the potential -- for the health of people they know personally and for all Americans -- and support the research needed to pursue it." Large majorities of Texans view medical research as critical to the state's economy. Fully 92% say medical research is important to the economy of Texas, and 78% support financial incentives offered by the state to attract new scientific research laboratories and companies. Nearly six in 10 (58%) say Texas is a leader in medical and health research, but many could not name any institution in Texas that conducts medical or health research. "Research!America's poll shows how strongly Texans see Texas as a science state," said William ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn