Stem cell pioneer does a reality check

James Thomson [of the University of Wisconsin-Madison] reflects on science and morality in an inteview by Alan Boyle.

Developmental biologist James Thomson says he never expected his work in embryonic stem cells to continue attracting media attention. "It's been seven years now: Get over it," he says.

MSNBC 6:29 p.m. ET June 25, 2005

Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Assembly passed 59-38 Assembly Bill 499 which bans human cloning.

(both via Political Tidbits, June 24, 2005)