Research published this week could provide two ways to sidestep some of the ethical concerns over research involving embryonic stem cells. In this hour, Ira Flatow and guests discuss the work, and a proposal for an off-shore stem cell collaboration.

Plus, the trial over intelligent design in the classroom continues. We'll get an update on the court case involving the Dover, PA area school district.

Finally, we'll take a look at the effects of hurricane Katrina on medical research in New Orleans. How did longstanding research projects weather the storm? Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Aries Keck
Health and Science Reporter
WHYY-FM
Philadelphia, PA
------
Kathy Hudson
Director, Genetics and Public Policy Center
Johns Hopkins University
Washington, DC

Evan Snyder
Professor and director, Stem Cells and Regeneration Program
Burnham Institute
La Jolla, California

Irving Weissman
Professor, Pathology and Developmental Biology
Director, Stem Cell Institute
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Books/Articles Discussed:

(find books discussed on previous broadcasts)

Search by keywords:

This segment produced by Charles Bergquist