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.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ibrasheva, Dilbar
• Zacharia, An T.

Subject

• Health
• Well-Being
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-102708-223207

Keyword

• Public health
• Stem cells

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-10-27

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright