Stem Cells

I read an article on New York Times.com called "How India Reconciles Hindu Values and Biotech" by Pankaj Mishra. In America stem cell research was banned, which saddened many American scientists, but made many Indian scientists very happy. Stem cell research is a chance for Indian researchers to get "lucky". Stem cell research has opened up many job oppurtunitys, it is also helping with medical issues, scientists are learning new treatments for diabetes and Parkinson's disease, to create human skin, blood and replacement organs that are matched to their intended patients. some are even trying to clone endangered species. Although the old hinduism would not allow stem cell research, the new and improved religion does, helping people find cures for the sick. In some places where buddism is the main religion, like South Korea, Scintists recreat stem cells claiming they are just recreating life like the reincarnation cycle.

Mishra, Pankaj " How India Reconciles with Hindu Values and Biotech". New York Times. 21 August 2005. February 15 2009. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/21/weekinreview/21mishra.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2