1.   Although stem cell research is allowed in the private sector, Congress has banned federal funding.

2.   A bill that would have allowed research into hemp recently died in the Colorado state legislature.

3.   After months of review and consultation, Bush said last August that he would not allow federal research on embryonic stem cells other than those already available in laboratories.

4.   Fernando Rosas, the professor who is also editor of the prestigious magazine Historia, said the government must allow free research and clarify the whole issue.

5.   He said the company would achieve this by not allowing research and development spending to surpass sales growth and by keeping other operating expenses in line.

6.   Johnson says the Clinton administration opened the door by allowing research on stem cells extracted from human embryos by privately funded scientists.

7.   Stancel said an outright ban by Bush would have prompted many high-profile scientists to movetheir laboratories to England or other countries that allow such research.

8.   The library no longer allows genealogical research.

9.   The president also is considering compromises that would allow research on existing stem cells but would not allow new cells to be taken from embryos.

10.   Thomas said several owners of biotechnology genes have signed agreements with universities as well as some private organizations allowing research into bioengineered turf and forage seed.