Embryo and stem cell research: Views from the USA

Issue JCB, Volume 8, Number 3, 2002 

Dorothy C Wertz

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb432


Abstract:

Presents a study that examined the history, ethical debates and religious views regarding embryo and stem cell research in the U.S. Effect of the abortion debate on embryo research in the U.S.; Reason behind the reluctance of the federal government to fund therapeutic research; Role of the private sector in the development of embryo and stem cell research.

Keywords:stem cells ,embryo research ,abortion debate ,ethics ,USA ,en ,

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