Four years ago, Michigan made an important step forward for science. The state passed Proposal 2, a 2008 ballot proposal, and ended the 30-year ban on embryonic stem cell line usage in Michigan. Little progress has been made since then, as the state has not garnered funding necessary to support these projects. Michigan must make stem cell research a top priority, and allow it to jump-start the science economy.
The University of Michigan continues to be a leader in stem cell research and has made significant strides since 2009. The National Institutes of Health added the stem cell line UM4-6 to its registry, along with two others that are pending approval. As one of the world's largest research institutions, the University must help lead the state to its goals for stem cell research.
Michigan made its voice heard in 2008, and now it's time for Gov. Rick Snyder to bring Michigan back into the stem cell research conversation.
Improving stem cell research will have significant scientific benefits and improve the state's economic status for many years to come.
The Michigan Daily
Opinion
Another View: Stem cell support needed
-
-
Editorial: Park project will wed Acme to bay
The issue: Acme Township park takes a big step. Our view: Township is finally embracing its bayside heritage.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/19/2013
Better than ‘fair or good’; Where did lessons go?
Continued ... -
Another View: Time to stop gridlock on farm bill
With a hopeful sound of gridlock cracking, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday that he will vote for the House farm bill even though he has “concerns.”
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/18/2013
Known as hypocrisy; Ignorant, insulting; Linking is a disservice.
Continued ... -
Another View: Supreme Court rejects patents on human genes
We can all take comfort in knowing we still retain the rights to our own genetic material.
Continued ... -
Another View: State leads on early childhood education
Investment in early education is gaining favor nationwide, and we can be proud to live in a state that today is on the leading edge of that trend.
Continued ... - Monday, June 17, 2013
-
Cheers: 06/17/2013
To U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Joseph Buzzella Jr., who stepped down as commander of the Coast Guard’s Traverse City Air Station after a two-year posting.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/17/2013
Change our habits; Multiplying enemies.
Continued ... - Sunday, June 16, 2013
-
Editorial: Medicaid expansion vote makes sense
The issue: State House approves Medicaid expansion. Our view: It’s a big step, but there’s more to do.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/16/2013
Appalled by remark; Gratuitously inhumane; A common bond.
Continued ... -
Forum: Waste of fossil fuels cannot continue
We often hear jokes about husbands forgetting their wedding anniversaries, but this month there is an anniversary we must not forget. I’m suggesting we commemorate it with action.
Continued ... -
Jack Lessenberry: Freedom Tour will teach, inspire
Half a century ago, in the early years of the civil rights movement, a group of courageous, mostly young Americans climbed aboard buses for rides that threatened their lives.
Continued ... -
George Weeks: Sen. race highly competitive
Despite dropouts of potential candidates for both parties, a highly competitive 2014 race shapes up for replacing retiring Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving senator.
Continued ... - Saturday, June 15, 2013
-
Letters to the Editor: 06/15/2013
Integrity the key word; Not in best interest.
Continued ... -
Another View: National Security Agency spy case begs review
The disclosure of widespread surveillance of Americans’ phone records and of Internet data on foreigners and some Americans has created strange bedfellows among critics and defenders.
Continued ... -
Another View: Shield law only masks real flaw
When it chose to secretly seize phone records and e-mails from more than a hundred journalists, the Justice Department was behaving in the way of some tinpot dictatorship.
Continued ... - Friday, June 14, 2013
-
Editorial: Battle over sign leaves a bad taste
The issue: Airport finally puts up sign for veterans. Our view: It didn’t happen until public got involved.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/14/2013
Teacher morale low; 2nd Amendment; Hurts many families. (Plus more)
Continued ... -
Another View: Holding disaster victims hostage
Sen. Tom Coburn has been consistent in his message. He says he won’t support any additional disaster relief funding without spending cuts elsewhere.
Continued ... - Thursday, June 13, 2013
-
Editorial: Good reasons to put off TC road bond
The issue: TC to delay road bond until 2015. Our view: There are good reasons to wait.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/13/2013
Tax carbon at source; All about the money.
Continued ... -
Forum: Help stop Great Lakes aquatic invasives
Governors and senior staff of the Great Lake states and the premiers of Quebec and Ontario recently met for the first time since 2005 to commit to strengthening the region’s economy and protecting the Great Lakes.
Continued ... - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
-
Forum: Remember why we chase big storms
The death of storm chaser Tim Samaras has shaken the meteorological community. He was recently killed in the middle of a chase in Oklahoma, but he will always be remembered as a scientist first and storm chaser second - helping improve our knowledge of storms in order to make our lives safer.
Continued ... -
Editorial: Past time to address shooting range issues
To hear state Department of Natural Resources officials talk about it, there’s no big hurry to resolve issues surrounding informal shooting ranges on state land off Hoosier Valley Road.
Continued ... -
Letters to the Editor: 06/12/2013
Logical, rational manner; That’s what lobbyists do.
Continued ...
-
Editorial: Park project will wed Acme to bay
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
Aug. Trial Set for Ohio Man in Triple Kidnapping
Car Crash in NYC's East Village Injures 8
