CPT12 Pressroom

DENVER – April 24, 2009 – Stem cell research – the ban that was lifted on federal funds, the research that is currently taking place and how research may affect our society – will be discussed on Channel 12 Wednesday, Apr. 29, at 8 p.m. on Studio 12.

Stem cell research, funding and application has become a hot topic for both politicians and those affected by such diseases as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and heart and lung disease.

Studio 12 Host Tamara Banks, panelists and viewers who call in to the live program will discuss the status of research and other issues. 

This episode of Studio 12 also will be available for viewing via the on-demand feature of www.KBDI.org after April 29.

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