Adult stem cells, especially hematopoietic stem cells have been used to treat humans for over 20 years, but the use of embryonic stem (ES) cells has been restricted since their use involves the destruction of a human embryo. Hence, ES cell research is surrounded by ethical, moral, and religious anxieties. This IQP analyzes the controversies surrounding stem cell research, the legislations passed to regulate their use, their applications and their future in regenerative medicine.

• 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

• Jayachandran, Priya

Subject

• Health
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082405-130246

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Science--Study and teaching

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-08-24

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright