TITLE

ARE WE KILLING THE WEAK TO HEAL THE SICK?: FEDERALLY FUNDED EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH

AUTHOR(S)

Konsen, Alo H.

PUB. DATE

June 2002

SOURCE

Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine;Summer2002, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p507

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the controversial breakthrough in the field of human stem cell research. Details on the effective treatment for debilitating diseases and injuries; History of stem cell research; Analysis of the state of applicable medical research law.

ACCESSION #

8878720

Tags: MEDICINE -- Research;  STEM cells

 

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