Stems cells have shown decisive applications in recent times helping to alleviate human suffering. Several sources exist for stem cells, some having great ethical concerns while others face clinical obstacles. Several ailments of the human body facing large barriers to heal are now having those walls broken down at dramatic rates. Yet despite the ground covered within a short time, groups around the world still undermine the findings. Rigid doctrines and teachings guide the cultivation and application of stem cells, with embryonic stem cells facing harsh criticism from major religious institutions. International stem cell efforts are expanding care for individuals around the world and continuing to provide strong societal benefits, giving the dissenters shaky ground to stand on.

• 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

• Vardakas, Peter Michael

Subject

• Well-Being
• Community
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-081011-195901

Keyword

• Public health
• Stem cells

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-08-10

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright