Human embryonic stem cell research: ethical and legal issues.
The use of human embryonic stem cells to replace damaged cells and tissues promises future hope for the treatment of many diseases. However, many countries now face complex ethical and legal questions as a result of the research needed to develop these cell-replacement therapies. The challenge that must be met is how to permit research on human embryonic tissue to occur while maintaining respect for human life generally.
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J.D. Law School, 727 East Dean Keeton Street, University of Texas, Austin 78705, Texas, USA. jrobertson@mail.law.utexas.edu
D001675:Bioethics; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D013234:Stem Cells; D014481:United States