It's Not About Stem Cells
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- A FRESH LOOK AT STEM CELL RESEARCH. // njbiz;4/18/2005, Vol. 18 Issue 16, p3
Offers a look at the status of stem cell research in New Jersey as of April 2005. Move of several drug and medical device companies to conduct stem cell research; Opposition of religious groups on using human embryos for research; Efforts of several Republican legislators to push for...
- Moving Beyond Embryonic Stem Cells: Encouragement on the Horizon. // Biomedical Market Newsletter;7/14/2011, p230
The article offers information on the therapeutic use of induced pluripotent cells or iPS cells. C. Christopher Hook, an author in the July 2011 issue of the journal "Mayo Clinic Proceedings," states that iPS cells may make embryonic stem cells unnecessary in therapies due to its advantage and...
- All Stem Cells Are Not Alike. // ONS News;Jul2002, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p11
Provides general information, points of controversy and resources on stem cell research. Potential applications of embryonic germ and stem cells; Criticism against stem cell research; Policy of the U.S. government on stem cell research.
- Stem Cells in the States. Romano, Andrew // Newsweek (Pacific Edition);6/6/2005, Vol. 145 Issue 23, p18
Offers a look at what individual states are doing to circumvent, or reinforce, the federal ban on stem cell research in the U.S. Statistics on where Americans stand on embryonic stem cells.
- Stem Cells in the States. Romano, Andrew // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition);6/6/2005, Vol. 145 Issue 23, p22
Offers a look at what individual states are doing to circumvent, or reinforce, the federal ban on stem cell research in the U.S. Statistics on where Americans stand on embryonic stem cells.
- Stem Cells in the States. Romano, Andrew // Newsweek;6/6/2005, Vol. 145 Issue 23, p24
Offers a look at what individual states are doing to circumvent, or reinforce, the federal ban on stem cell research in the U.S. Statistics on where Americans stand on embryonic stem cells.
- The Moral Status of the (Spare) Embryo. Forge, John // Social Alternatives;2003 First Quarter, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p39
This article examines the main objection to embryonic stem cell research. While some believe that adult stem cells may be as effective as embryonic stem cells in treating cellular diseases, it is generally accepted that opportunities for therapy will be maximized if research into both types of...
- New life at the expense of another. Pickup, Mark // Human Life Review;Winter2000, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p109
Focuses on the use of human embryonic stem cells to arrest debilitating diseases in Canada. Efforts of American and German researchers in obtaining embryonic stem cells from animal models; Statistics on stem-cell transplants for multiple sclerosis; Moral and ethical concerns of stem cell...
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. // Hill;6/28/2007, Vol. 14 Issue 79, p28
The author reflects on the stand of U.S. President George W. Bush concerning stem cell research using surplus embryos. He notes that Bush has vetoed a bill that would allow federally funded scientists to use surplus embryos in research into treating a host of otherwise incurable disease. He...
