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Title page for E-project-082306-153347


Project TypeIQP
Submission date2006-08-23
Authors
  • Cheryl J Boquist, BIO
  • Jayr Manjikian, BBT
  • URNE-project-082306-153347
    DivisionHealth Care and Technology
    TitleStem Cells
    Advisor
  • Adams, David S., BB
  • Availability unrestricted

    Abstract

    This IQP describes the impact of stem cell technology on society. The different types of stem cells including adult, embryonic, and cord, along with the medical potential each type. The project concludes that although there is great potential with clinical stem cell therapies for curing disease and injuries, many legal and ethical obstacles need to be overcome for human ES cell therapies can be conducted.

    Files
  • IQPFinal.pdf

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