The purpose of this project is to describe the impact of stem cells on society by describing their types, how they are isolated, and their medical benefits, while also investigating the ethical and legal issues surrounding their use. Chapter-1 and Chapter-2 describe different types of stem cells and their sources, and explain various applications of stem cells and how they can contribute to treating different diseases. Chapter-3 and Chapter-4 discuss ethical issues surrounding stem research, and the laws that govern their use. Based on the project research, the authors provide conclusions about the future directions of stem cell research.

• 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

• Negmetzhanov, Baurzhan
• Shuttari, Shaaz Hijaz

Subject

• Health
• Well-Being
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-102609-132117

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Public health

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-10-26

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright