Stem cells research should be funded by the taxpayer, according to seventy-two percent of U.S. adults.
A new survey indicates that the majority favor the expansion of federal funding for embryonic stem cells research, reports UPI.
The survey indicated 61 percent say accelerating the nation's investment in research to improve health is a priority, 76 percent say global health research and development is important to the U.S. economy.
84 percent say it is important that the government play a role in research for prevention and wellness.
The survey, commissioned by Research!America, questioned 32 percent self-described conservatives, 32 percent of self-described liberals and 35 self-described moderates, UPI reports.
78 percent of respondants say federal funding for health research is important for job creation and the economy.
Former Rep. John E. Porter, R-Ill., chairman of Research!America, says in a statement: "Today we face the most daunting challenge to research funding in perhaps 65 years."
"Now is a crucial time to ask elected officials their views on medical and health research," he said.
Ninety percent say the United States is in danger of losing its global competitive edge in science, technology and education, a 5 percent increase since May 2010, reports UPI.
The survey of 1,000 U.S. registered voters was conducted by Charlton Research Co. in March. It has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
