Pluripotent Politics: The Uphill Struggle for Federally Funded Stem Cell Research

摘要

The field of stem cell research is rife with both opportunity and controversy. Scientists, politicians, and everyday civilians have significant stakes in these two areas. Although stem cell research holds promises of great advancement in therapeutic medicines, it presents challenging questions about the morality of embryonic research. These areas of contention are evidenced, however, not in the discussion of U.S. stem cell research itself but in discussions of funding: should the government support grants for stem cell research?