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Stem cell research

When President Obama lifted restrictions on stem cell research on March 9, he created great opportunities for scientific research, a booming field in Massachusetts.

Institutions that embark in stem cell research, such as Harvard, MIT, and UMass, may be able to expand their programs with federal funding due to the policy change.

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Stem cell research When President Obama lifted restrictions on stem cell research on March 9, he created great opportunities for scientific research, a booming field in Massachusetts. Institutions that embark in stem cell research, such as Harvard, MIT, and UMass, may be able to expand their programs with federal funding due to the policy change.