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Stem cell issue divided along party lines

WASHINGTON – When UW-Madison researchers established a collection of human embryonic stem cells six years ago, “Wisconsin became the epicenter of the scientific universe,” according to a recent letter sent to candidates running for state office in November. Despite the breakthrough for the university, however, many of Wisconsin’s Republican candidates view the research as a step in the wrong direction – and are seizing on the issue in their campaigns.