TITLE

The Basics About Stem Cells

PUB. DATE

January 2002

SOURCE

First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life;Jan2002, Issue 119, p30

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the research on the scientific potentials embryonic stem cells in the United States. Approval of federal funding to support research; Ethical and moral issues on the use of stem cells in medical research; Absence of evidence on the safety of embryonic transplantation.

ACCESSION #

5841662

Tags: STEM cells -- Moral & ethical aspects;  FEDERAL aid to medical research

 

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