| Literature DB >> 15520846 |
Donald W Landry1, Howard A Zucker.
Abstract
The creation of human embryonic stem cells through the destruction of a human embryo pits the value of a potential therapeutic tool against that of an early human life. This contest of values has resulted in a polarized debate that neglects areas of common interest and perspective. We suggest that a common ground for pursuing research on human embryonic stem cells can be found by reconsidering the death of the human embryo and by applying to this research the ethical norms of essential organ donation.Entities:
Keywords: Biomedical and Behavioral Research; Genetics and Reproduction
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15520846 PMCID: PMC524233 DOI: 10.1172/JCI23065
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Invest ISSN: 0021-9738 Impact factor: 14.808