Stem cell research can continue to get federal funding, appeals court rules

In this article, it explains that the federal government has can continue to do research in stem cells research. A U.S. appeals court cleared the way Friday for continued federal funding of research using human embryonic stem cells, a ruling that scientists hailed as a victory for medical progress. Stem cells from embryos are believed to hold great promise for treating hard-to-treat illnesses or conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or spinal cord injuries. The U.S. court of appeals in Washington, which blocked Lamberth's injunction while it considered an appeal, called this an "entirely reasonable" interpretation of the law. And when in doubt, the judges say they defer to an agency's long-standing view. This is important because the research that is done will help with people with genetic disorder and also, it will further research in the field of genetics.