Stem cells are the foundation cells for every cell, organ, and tissue in the body. Because of this bio-regenerative capacity, stem cells are promising therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's, type-1 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis. However, some types of stem cells have ethical concerns and legal complications that make stem cell research a controversial topic. We conclude that many obstacles must be overcome before the potential uses of stem cells may be realized.

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Creator

• Mora, Jeffrey
• Ponzetti, Kathleen Marie

Subject

• Health
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-071806-183152

Keyword

• Public health
• Stem cells

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-07-18

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright