TITLE

Obtaining Consent for Future Research with Induced Pluripotent Cells: Opportunities and Challenges

AUTHOR(S)
Aalto-Set�l�, Katriina; Conklin, Bruce R.; Lo, Bernard
PUB. DATE
February 2009
SOURCE
PLoS Biology;Feb2009, Vol. 7 Issue 2, pe1000042
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Human induced pluripotent stem cells have revolutionized stem cell research. However, their great potential also raises important concerns about consent for future research.
ACCESSION #
39058383

Tags: INFORMED consent (Medical law);  STEM cells -- Research -- Moral & ethical aspects;  CYTOLOGY -- Research;  HUMAN biology

 

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