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SAN FRANCISCO - California's effort to become a world leader in human embryonic stem cell research has long been supported by a coterie of well-heeled patient advocates who found their champion in an obscure state senator from Sacramento.
Now, however, a battle for control of the $3 billion in research money voters approved last year has unraveled the alliance and threatens to hinder the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine even before it awards its first grant, agency officials say.See the full content of this document
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New Legislation Threatens California Stem Cell Push
The state Senate is expected to vote this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would tighten perceived loopholes in how the agency is governed.
Among other provisions, the amendment would require institute ...See the full content of this document
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