21.   Some scientists are pushing for a change in the law to allow such research in Germany.

22.   Spain and Finland allow embryo research under certain conditions.

23.   The chancellor last year condemned British moves to allow more research on embryos, creating the possibility of human cloning.

24.   The chemical weapons treaty bans weapons for use on people but allows research on weapons for use against materiel.

25.   The Pope urged Bush not to allow such research.

26.   However, it will allow research on stem cells from in vitro embryos under certain restricted conditions.

27.   Although the British government passed a law a year ago allowing embryo research, it had effectively been put on hold pending the committee report.

28.   The company said the center will allow computer research without removing researchers from an academic setting.