Abstract
On August 9, 2001, President George W. Bush announced a change in federal policy allowing federal money to fund embryonic stem ("ES") cell research on selected ES cell lines. Medical advancements in this new millennium, including new treatments for diseased and damaged cells, may hinge on the promises of stem cell research. Scientists believe that stem cells will provide treatments for diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, which have no effective treatment to date.' Moreover, stem cells may provide a cure for debilitating spinal cord injuries that leave victims paralyzed. However, because some stem cells are derived from embryonic and fetal tissues, this potentially revolutionary research tool raises ethical and moral concerns. As such, many people feel that legislation is needed to control science in this delicate area.
Recommended Citation
Enmon, Jennifer L.
(2002)
"Stem Cell Research: Is the Law Preventing Progress?,"
Utah Law Review: Vol. 2002:
No.
3, Article 8.
Available at:
https://dc.law.utah.edu/ulr/vol2002/iss3/8