The issue of stem cells is highly debated and controversial. Although growing research continues to promise new hope for those suffering with diseases, stem cells continue to spur ethical concerns because of their controversial source. My analysis discusses the effect of this controversial technology on society. Furthermore, my analysis emphasizes the two distinct types of stem cells, adult stem cells and ES cells which have different moral and legal statuses. In terms of ethics, all major religions allow adult stem cell research. But the ethics of ES cells is scattered, some religions opposing and others supporting them. In terms of policies, the United States has taken a restrictive approach towards ES cell research, whereas many other nations have embraced adult and ES cell research.

• 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

• Jafferji, Mohammad Shamsuddin

Subject

• Community
• Health
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-081707-225406

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Public health

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-08-17

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright