Stem cell research has been a controversial topic for a long time with strong effects on society. Misinformation about the subject seriously complicates the issue. Stem cells are undifferentiated or 'blank' cells of a multi-cellular organism that are capable of developing into many different cell types that perform different functions, and thus they show medical potential for treating various diseases. In this project, various types of stem cells are discussed, along with how they have been used to benefit society. Also discussed were their ethical and legal issues.

• 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

• Parekh, Nirali Sanjay
• Panickar, Divya Ramachandra

Subject

• Well-Being
• Community
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082311-100652

Keyword

• Public health
• Stem cells

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-08-23

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright