Question

Government restrictions have severely limited the amount of stem cell research American companies can conduct. Because of these restrictions, many American scientists who specialize in the field of stem cell research have signed long-term contracts to work for foreign companies. Recently, Congress has proposed lifting all restrictions on stem cell research.
Which of the following conclusions can most properly be inferred from the information above?

A) At least some foreign companies that conduct stem cell research work under fewer restrictions than some American companies do.
B) Because American scientists are under long-term contracts to foreign companies, there will be a significant influx of foreign professionals into the United States.
C) In all parts of the world, stem cell research is dependent on the financial backing of local government.
D) In the near future, American companies will no longer be at the forefront of stem cell research.
e) If restrictions on stem cell research are lifted, many of the American scientists will break their contracts to return to American companies.

Answer 1

At least some foreign companies that conduct stem cell research work under fewer restrictions than some American companies do.

Explanation:

Stem cell research work has been on the global race because of the beneficial potential of stem cells for mankind. The heavy competition between qualified researchers and the need for financial support to aid their research drives researchers to different countries to work on their research.  

Various governments in the world have mixed opinions about pursuing stem cell research in their country. Depending on their willingness to allow stem cell research, the government places restrictions upon companies which conduct stem cell research. The restrictions are high in countries like the US and European countries and low in certain Asian countries like China and South Korea.  

Governments face problems in balancing issues concerning research like ethical, medical, socioreligious, and legal issues. The main drawback of this research is that it is mostly conducted on embryonic cells .