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Religious groups favor new stem cell method: Controversy over embryonic cell research remains

Anti-abortion groups in the state support the recent stem cell breakthrough at UW-Madison, although disagreements may intensify on other aspects of the research.

Researchers at UW-Madison announced early last week a technique that can make human skin cells revert to a state similar to embryonic stem cells. Anti-abortion groups Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin oppose embryonic stem cell research and government funding for it.