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What does the Dickey-Wicker Amendment (DWA) prohibit in terms of federal funding?
Human embryo research projects
How does the DWA affect the funding for the derivation of hESCs?
It only allows funding for the derivation of existing hESC lines.
Which statement accurately describes the NIH's interpretation of the DWA regarding embryoids?
NIH has not clarified its stance on funding for embryoids.
What is the ambiguity surrounding the classification of embryoids under the DWA?
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What is the main factor that Congress and NIH have not yet ruled on regarding embryoids?
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In what aspect does the Dickey-Wicker Amendment lack a specific requirement in determining an embryo?
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In which of the following states is human embryo research explicitly allowed by legislation?
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Which state permits human embryo research due to overly specific legislation focused on creating hESCs for research?
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Which of the following states allows research on embryos due to vague legislation regarding research using fetal tissue from abortions?
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In which state is human embryo research not explicitly permitted by legislation, leading to a gray area in research legality?
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Which state mentioned in the text does not allow human embryo research either through specific or vague legislation?
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How many states specifically allow human embryo research through legislation?
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Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as allowing human embryo research by virtue of vague or overly specific legislation?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following is a state that allows human embryo research through legislation focused on the creation of hESCs for research or research using fetal tissue from abortions?
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Which of the following statements is correct based on the information provided?
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