Stem Cell Research : Ethical Issues.

Provides background on the debate surrounding stem cell research, focusing on ethical issues raised by embryonic stem cell research. Details ethical arguments regarding the balance between embryo destruction and relief of human suffering, viability of embryos, purpose of embryo creation, new and exi...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2007.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Medical ethics. Medical laws and legislation. Medicine > Research. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Provides background on the debate surrounding stem cell research, focusing on ethical issues raised by embryonic stem cell research. Details ethical arguments regarding the balance between embryo destruction and relief of human suffering, viability of embryos, purpose of embryo creation, new and existing cell lines, donor consent, effectiveness of alternatives, and use of Federal funding.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.