6.20.2004

First, a message to all of you who are Fathers and have Fathers and Husbands: Happy Father's Day. Enjoy the day with friends and family. Meanwhile, the discussion over stem cells continues.

Even if stem cell research could lead to a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, its supporters face a number of political hurdles. Some of the most promising stem cells -- cells that can "learn" to become any type of cell in the human body -- come from human embryos. In this audio story, NPR analyzes the issue which can lead to strong discussion and debate, depending on one's convictions.

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