Human embryonic stem cell research: ethical and legal issues

Authors
Robertson, JA
Citation
Ja. Robertson, Human embryonic stem cell research: ethical and legal issues, NAT REV GEN, 2(1), 2001, pp. 74-78
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Biology,"Molecular Biology & Genetics
Journal title
NATURE REVIEWS GENETICS
ISSN journal
14710056 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
74 - 78
Database
ISI
SICI code
1471-0056(200101)2:1<74:HESCRE>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The use of human embryonic stem cells to replace damaged cells and tissues promises future hope for the treatment of many diseases. However, many coun tries now face complex ethical and legal questions as a result of the resea rch needed to develop these cell-replacement therapies. The challenge that must be met is how to permit research on human embryonic tissue to occur wh ile maintaining respect for human life generally.