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Surrounded by scientists, President Obama ended eight years of strict rules on embryonic stem cell research. (Chris Kleponis/ AFP/ Getty Images) |

Stem cell scientists hail new era
Obama recalibrates terms, role of research
CAMBRIDGE - Feasting on a celebratory spread of pastries, sheet cake, and foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, Harvard scientists watched in rapt silence, smiles spreading over their faces, as President Obama yesterday lifted eight-year-old restrictions on stem cell research and announced a broader commitment to science. (Full article: 1124 words)
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