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San Francisco Getting Stem Cell Agency HQ

Posted by timothy on from the root-cells-are-in-the-basement dept.

karvind writes "San Francisco was chosen Friday as the headquarters for California's new stem cell agency, beating out San Diego, Sacramento and Emeryville. The stem cell institute was created in November after voters overwhelmingly approved a measure allowing the state to borrow $3 billion to fund human embryonic stem cell research. According to Yahoo, the plans call for a 17,000-square-foot office with a maximum of 50 employees who will help dole out nearly $300 million in research grants annually over 10 years."

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  1. Obligatory dead baby joke... by SpartanVII · · Score: 3, Funny

    How do you get a baby out of a blender With- *is overrun by thousands of stem-cell protestors*

  2. Oblig. by Dachannien · · Score: 4, Funny

    Professor Farnsworth: Is it true that stem cells may fight the aging process?
    Stem Cell Agency Staffer: Well, yes, in the same way an infant may fight Muhammad Ali, but....
    Professor Farnsworth: One pound of stem cells please!
    Stem Cell Agency Staffer: (setting container labeled "Stem Cells" on the counter) Of course, any age-reversing effects will be purely temporary.
    (Professor Farnsworth opens the container and starts slopping the stem cells on his face.)
    Stem Cell Agency Staffer: Auugghh!!