Dan Seals, the Democratic 10th Congressional District nominee, called U.S. District Judge Royce Lambert's ruling that halts the use of federal funds for embryonic stem cell research "very disappointing" in a statement released today. More from Seals below:

"Embryonic stem cell research is the foundation of regenerative medicine and the key to unlocking tomorrow's scientific breakthroughs. I support the federal funding of this innovative work, which could yield effective treatment or cures for millions of Americans who are suffering from debilitating pain and terminal illnesses."