The purpose of this IQP is to compile information regarding the topic of stem cells, and then draw conclusions about this new technology and its effects on society. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the ability to renew and divide indefinitely to generate specialized cells. The seemingly unlimited potential of stem cell research has several medical applications and has founded the new field of regenerative medicine. However, their use draws strong ethical concerns for embryonic type stem cells, which leads to the creation of legislation to dictate the boundaries of this new technology.

• 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

• Biltucci, Clinton Michael
• Fontecchio, Thomas Michael
• Cooney, Brandon Paul
• Izzo, Thomas Lewis

Subject

• Well-Being
• Community
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082510-172449

Mot-clé

• Stem cells
• Public health

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-08-25

Emplacement

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright