Reeve Backed Stem Cell Research, a Campaign Issue
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Christopher Reeve, the paralyzed actor who died nine years after a riding accident, worked tirelessly to promote medical advances, especially
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Less than two weeks after his sudden death, actor Christopher Reeve on Friday began appearing in a taped appeal to Californians to vote for a controversial ballot measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research,
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COLUMBUS, Ohio  - Joined by the widow of paralyzed  actor Christopher Reeve, Democratic challenger John Kerry on  Thursday said President Bush's policy on stem cell research was  akin to favoring the candle lobby over electricity.
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The prospect of using human embryonic stem cells to treat disease appears a small step closer as the result of two new experiments with the cells, which are mired in political controversy because they are derived from human embryos.
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Christopher Reeve&#39;s death is hitting many people hard, especially those involved in the stem cell research debate. After Reeve was paralyzed in 1995, he became an advocate for embryonic stem cell research.
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THERE ARE three myths in the politically charged controversy over stem cell research. One myth is that all stem cell research involves only embryonic stem cell research.
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A TV appeal on stem cell research recorded by Christopher Reeve begins airing in the US.
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Eight months ago, Missouri seemed well on its way to becoming a national leader in stem cell research. Voters amended the state's constitution to protect stem cell research &#151; even the controversial form using cells from human embryos. Actor Michael J. Fox appeared in TV ads, visibly shaking from Parkinson's disease as he sought votes for stem cell supporter Claire McCaskill in her bid for the U.S. Senate.
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW) Christopher Reeve&#39;s impact and legacy may well be his inspiration especially for others who have faced daunting challenges.
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GENEVA - Swiss voters have overwhelming backed a proposal to allow stem-cell research on human embryos. The new law won the support of more than 66 per cent of voters.
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Actor Christopher Reeve became a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research after a near-fatal riding accident left him a quadriplegic.
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The paralysed actor stars in a new TV commercial in support of a California ballot measure that would devote 3 billion (Â£1.7 billion) to stem cell experiments.
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Columbus- Flanked by space hero John Glenn and the widow of stem-cell research crusader Christopher Reeve, Sen. John Kerry pledged Thursday that he would be &quot;a president who believes in science.
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WASHINGTON -- The death of actor Christopher Reeve is reverberating through the presidential campaign as both sides tussle over the issue of stem-cell research.
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Bee Staff Writers. Bucking the leadership of his fellow Republicans, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his support Monday for a $3 billion bond measure for stem cell research
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Former Vice President Al Gore touted the promise of stem-cell research for curing debilitating and deadly diseases on Friday &#151; using his pitch to stump for fellow Democrats Christine Gregoire and Dave Ross.
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Christopher Reeve dedicated his final years to promoting cutting-edge research in paralysis, including stem cells and experiments aimed at regenerating the spinal cord.