Stem cell research and biopsychosocial perspectives from the sciences, government, and community.

Stem cell research is a fairly new technological advancement that has been accompanied by a wide range of support and scrutiny. On February 22, 1997, Dolly, the sheep, was successfully cloned in Scotland, while controversy erupted over the moral, ethical, and social implications of creating life. Th...

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Published in:	Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Vol. 19; no. 8; pp. 994 - 1010
Main Authors:	Montero D, Forrester C, Grannan T, Howard L, Salas P
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2009
Subjects:	Stem cells Medical research Legal status of fetuses Legislation Legislative bills Human embryology United States
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Stem cell research is a fairly new technological advancement that has been accompanied by a wide range of support and scrutiny. On February 22, 1997, Dolly, the sheep, was successfully cloned in Scotland, while controversy erupted over the moral, ethical, and social implications of creating life. Though many agree that using human embryos is morally acceptable, the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and European countries have passed legislation limiting or prohibiting stem cell research. This article considers the biopsychosocial benefits and potential hazards of stem cell research and how this research may affect social work practice.