Embryonic

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In 1998, for the first time, investigators were able to isolate this class of pluripotent stem cell from early human embryos and grow them in culture. . . . Thus, this class of human stem cell holds the promise of being able to repair or replace cells or tissues that are damaged or destroyed by many of our most devastating diseases and disabilities.

–National Institutes of Health

The Committee believes that, if educated about the possibility, many more couples may choose to donate their embryos and more infertile couples may choose to adopt such embryos . . . and therefore directs the Depart [of Health and Human Services] to continue its embryo adoption awareness campaign. The Committee has provided $1,000,000 for this purpose.

–US Senate Appropriations Committee