Stem Cell Research : Ethical Issues.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical ethics.

Medical laws and legislation.

Medicine--Research.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (21 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.

System Details:

text file

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.

Notes:

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.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Stem Cell Research

Access Restriction:

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