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Jul 5th, 2009 by Robert C. Baker
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Geron Corp. will provide General Electric with human embryonic stem cells, from existing lines permitted under the Bush Administration, in order to test drug toxicity. The human embryonic stem cells will allow researchers to replace lab rats in experimentation.
Shares of lab rat stocks fell precipitously on the news.
The Reverend Robert C. Baker, B.B.A, M.Div., M.S., is an ordained pastor in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, and serves as an adjunct professor of philosophy at Lindenwood University's Belleville, IL campus. He is general editor of Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal (CPH, 2011), author of "Natural Law, Human Sexuality, and Forde's 'Acid Test'" appearing in that volume, is the author of What Happened To Merry Christmas?, and has authored or edited numerous Bible studies and books.
