Two prominent embryonic stem cell scientists have published results showing that they can produce cells with the qualities of embryonic stem cells directly from human skin cells without the need for creating or destroying embryos, without cloning, and without the need for eggs used in cloning.  It appears scientists can now work with "embryonic-like" stem cells without grappling with ethical concerns.  Minnesota state legislators sponsoring the current embryonic stem cell research bill which would provide state funding for the destruction of human embroys should withdraw their bill and instead focus their efforts on this promising new technology.