the scientific research exception is meaningless. It allows for research, except that which is not specifically prohibited. If Members read section 301 of the bill, it prohibits somatic cell nuclear transfer, so any kind of representation that research is accepted is incorrect. It is tautological and it is bogus.
Zoe Lofgren: “the scientific research exception is meaningless. It allows for research, except that which is not specifically…”
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Discussing the limitations of a scientific research exception in a legislative bill.
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