The purpose of this project is to investigate and assimilate information on many topics related to stem cells, and determine the impact of this technology on society. The 1st chapter is an introduction to stem cells. The 2nd chapter is an explanation of the current and potential applications for stem cells in disease treatment. The 3rd chapter delves into the ethical issues surrounding the stem cell debate. The 4th chapter examines the policies involving stem cell research throughout the world, and the impact of the technology on society. Through deep research it was concluded that stem cell research has the potential to be extremely advantageous to society. With current legislative practices under President Obama, there is no limit to the improvements stem cells can have on our culture.

• 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

• Lauinger, Philip Charles

Subject

• Well-Being
• Community
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-011910-143213

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Public health

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-01-19

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright