Academic Review 2024

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Ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cell therapy compared to adult and induced pluripotent stem cell therapy By Morgan Wrigley Stem cell research offers a pathway to understanding basic mechanisms of human development and cell differentiation, treating noncommunicable diseases and potentially, in the future, the growth of donor organs. Stem cells can be harvested from a multitude of sources, however, each type of process holds its own ethical issues. Due to this, ethical and policy issues need to be discussed amongst scientists and medical professionals to ensure that stem cell research is carried out in an ethically appropriate manner. This essay will provide an in-depth analysis of these issues and how they are addressed in current policies.

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