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Expand embryonic stem cell research on embryos that would otherwise be destroyed.
THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES
Nominee
Leave research to private institutions and states.
Supports stem cell research.
Do not let patent holders stand in the way of Americans benefiting from stem-cell research advances that are made with public money.
Information compiled by Michele Foust, WebMD Medical News.
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on June 4, 2008.
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