Transition of power

A new era for stem cell research?

President-elect Barack Obama has suggested that he'll be doing an about face on many of President Bush's policies, including the restrictions on stem cell research. Bioethicists, researchers, and the Vatican alike are watching this move closely.

Guests

• Jeffrey Kahn: Director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota.

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Resources

• About Jeffrey Kahn