Stem cell research is a controversial topic that strongly affects society, but misinformation to the public complicates the issue. This IQP clarifies the types and sources of stem cells, discusses their applications, and outlines the religious and political opposition that make support for the research difficult. We hope the public will read this report open mindedly to formulate their own educated opinion on this complex topic.

• 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

• Gilbert, Jennifer E.
• Egge, Bryan J.

Subject

• Health
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-081706-164358

Keyword

• Public health
• Stem cells

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2006

Sponsor

• DSA

Date created

• 2006-08-17

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright