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Title page for E-project-102708-223207

Project TypeIQP
Submission date2008-10-27
Authors
  • Dilbar Ibrasheva, ibrasheva@WPI.EDU, BB
  • An T Zacharia, BB
    • URNE-project-102708-223207
    DivisionHealth Care and Technology
    TitleSTEM CELLS AND SOCIETY
    Advisor
  • Adams, David S., BB
    • Availability unrestricted

    Abstract

    The purpose of this IQP was to explore the technology of stem cells, focusing on ethics

    and legalities. Our findings indicate that although most human embryonic stem (ES) cell

    applications remain as future applications, some types of adult stem cells (ASCs) have already

    been used to save lives. None of the five major world religions is against working with ASCs,

    especially when used to save human lives, however ES cell research still has not received much

    approval from many conservative Christian groups. Restrictive U.S. legislations on ES cell

    research by conservative governments such as the current US administration has hindered ES

    cell progress.

    Files
  • AnDilyaIQPFinal.pdf

    There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.

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