Stem cell research could be jeopardized
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070105/ap_on_he_me/britain_stem_cells"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070105/2007_01_05t005755_450x320_us_stemcells_britain.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=MO9tK.biTbE6egZ79.hz.w--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="A microscopic view of undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells. Britain risks losing its position as a stem cell pioneer if the government goes ahead with a proposed ban on creating embryos made from human DNA and animal eggs, scientists said on Friday. (University of Wisconsin/Handout/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>AP - British scientists have warned that an impending government decision that may ban stem cell research using animal eggs will jeopardize finding treatment and cures for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and spinal muscular atrophy.</p><br clear="all"/>