The use of stem cells to treat a wide range of injuries and degenerative diseases is currently one of the most exciting topics in the medical and scientific worlds. The potential for success of this type of treatment seems extremely promising, however moral and ethical opposition has impeded the advancement of stem cell research. This paper touches upon the various types of stem cells, their applications, as well as the ethical and legal issues surrounding this topic.

• 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

• Groch, Timothy Michael
• Hermetet, Andrew J.

Subject

• Health
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-102505-162301

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Public health

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-10-25

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright