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- A world of difference. Aldhous, Peter // Nature;12/20/2001-12/27/2001, Vol. 414 Issue 6866, p838
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- Is a consensus possible on stem cell research? Moral and political obstacles. Brock, D. W. // Journal of Medical Ethics;Jan2006, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p36
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- Paying Egg Donors: Exploring the Arguments. Johnston, Josephine // Hastings Center Report;Jan/Feb2006, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p28
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- Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: What's Wrong with It? Oderberg, David S. // Human Life Review;Fall2005, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p21
The article discusses the human embryonic stem cell (HESC) research, which is considered unqualified and gravely immoral. It is believed that every human being has the right to life, although it can be forfeited in certain cases. A misconception regarding the embryo, which some does not consider...
