Because stem cells have the potential to cure and treat a myriad of diseases, they have become one of the most exciting areas of current medical science. However, this new technology has ethical and legal implications. We have examined this complex area of medical science, examining stem cell sources, types, applications, ethical considerations, and legal issues.

• 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

• Rissman, Derek J.
• Drost, Christopher D.
• Way, Justin A.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082604-160601

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-08-26

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-082604-160601

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-02-02