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Authors: Goulet, Marie-Claude ; Freedman, Benjamin ; Balk, Roger A. ; Macer, Darryl
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Hastings Center Report
Abstract: Discusses the use of embryonic stem cells (ES cells) to create new genetic strains of animals. Questions whether or not it is ethical for research using ES cells to proceed, given the effects of the research on the animals involved ...
Year: 1991

Biblio - Anonymous - 2010-11-16 12:53

Organs and Stem Cells: Policy Lessons and Cautionary Tales

Authors: Kahn, Jeffrey P.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Hastings Center Report
Abstract: The article examines lessons for the policy environment of stem cell research in the U.S. A range of ethical, legal and policy issues arose when advances in technology allowed solid organs to be transplanted. Existing policy concern...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1353/hcr.2007.0025

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-11-18 16:07

Human Research Cloning, Embryos, and Embryo-Like Artifacts

Authors: Insoo, Hyun ; Kyu Won, Jung
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Hastings Center Report
Abstract: The article argues that human blastocysts created by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) or in vitro fertilization are, by definition, not obtained from the union of sperm and egg. A means for deriving pluripotent human stem cells ...
Year: 2006
DOI: 10.1353/hcr.2006.0080

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-11-18 16:03

The Case of Eric, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Stem Cell Research

Authors: McCain, Elizabeth R. ; Muhlenberg College, Biology Department
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Thirty-one-year-old Eric has begun to show signs of the debilitating and fatal neuromuscular disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Students follow Eric as he is examined by his physician and the...
Year: 2005
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=278&id=278

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-15 11:50

Stem Cells : Promises to Keep?

Authors: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Division of Biological and Health Sciences ; Yaich, Lauren E.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Samantha and her husband Brad have two children, conceived with the help of in vitro fertilization treatments. After viewing a TV program on stem cells and their potential medical uses, Samantha is convinced that they should donate ...
Year: 2002
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=445&id=445

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-15 11:50

Saving Superman: Ethics and Stem Cell Research

Authors: Knutson, Doug ; National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo ; Post, Doug M.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case explores the political and ethical issues associated with stem cell research. Students read the case describing Christopher Reeve’s accident and injuries and his advocacy for stem cell research along with background readin...
Year: 2006
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=491&id=491

Biblio - KBL781 - 2012-06-29 14:01

Salamander Superpowers : A Question of Regeneration

Authors: Stonefoot, Sarah G. ; National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case, developed for a course in human biology, provides students with a context for discussing stem cells and cloning by exploring regeneration in salamanders and the ethical as well as scientific and health-related issues of a...
Year: 2003
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=402&id=402

Biblio - KBL781 - 2012-06-29 13:57