TITLE

Korean cloning feat stirs religious concern

PUB. DATE
March 2004
SOURCE
Christian Century;3/9/2004, Vol. 121 Issue 5, p16
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on the criticism from religious and ethical groups drawn by South Korean scientists after cloning the first human embryo in order to extract stem cells for medical research. Importance of stem cell research; Arguments by religious groups against using human embryo in stem cell research.
ACCESSION #
12403075

Tags: STEM cells;  HUMAN embryo;  MEDICINE -- Research;  GENETIC engineering;  BIOETHICS;  SCIENCE -- Moral & ethical aspects

 

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