Stem-Cell Stocks Rally Ahead of Mid-Term Elections

Shares of stem-cell related stocks are seeing interest today ahead of the November mid-term elections. Investors believe a Democratic Party win could benefit the sector.

The stocks are also benefiting as the debate over stem-cell research has attracted more attention recently after a commercial by Parkinson's-afflicted actor Michael J. Fox was thrown into the media spotlight after comments from right-wing talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

Stem Cell Stocks: Aastrom Biosciences Inc (Nasdaq: ASTM), StemCells Inc (Nasdaq: STEM), VIACELL, INC. (Nasdaq: VIAC), Geron Corporation's (Nasdaq: GERN).