i am hoping Debi Brooks or some one else can clarify the statement that

"Many people remember Mr. Fox's very public battle with the Bush administration to permit research on stem cells (cells derived from human embryos that have the potential to turn into any kind of cell in the body). They may be surprised to learn that today his foundation, in the words of one board member, has reappraised how that research realistically relates to Parkinson's and is focusing on other areas."


Later on in the article it says that the MJFF is still funding stem cell research but now realizes how complex treatment for PD would be, and other areas may be more productive for PD, but not giving up on stem cells. The first quote, taken out of context could be interpreted otherwise.

Many of us have spent a good part of the last or 8 years advocating for funding of ESCR on both the federal and state levels. i would like to better understand where -- if anywhere --- the research is now headed.
Linda