But more research needs to be done to show the techniques are safe and effective.

Every potato that we eat is the product of years of research, and so this one has been in the works for 10 years. We think besides having a taste test, it's a good way to educate people on what it takes to bring a variety to market.

Florida needs to join the 21st century. Make us a player in biotech research ... We beseech you on behalf of these children to bring stem cell research to this state.

We can readily address, with research, 30% of current transportation-fuel needs. But reaching that goal will require five to 10 years and significant policy and technical effort.

This issue needs a global visibility. Part of our mandate is to make sure there is more money for research because we don't have answers to many of the questions now.

Nobody has any ideas about the cause of the difference. It needs to be an important research priority for the future.