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Fetal Tissue Research
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Fetal Tissue Research
Examines the ethical pros and cons, medical and scientific benefits (Parkinson's disease treatment), legality and definition of life.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages) |
7 sources |
1995
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"Fetal tissue research is an ethical battlefield, the controversial nature of which is exacerbated by its link to the abortion issue. In question is the moral status of the fetus versus the scientific imperative to perform biomedical research for the benefit of society. Pro-life advocates contend that the fetus is a living person deserving of respect, even in death. Many in the scientific community regard the fetus as nonessential living tissue of unsurpassed value in clinical and basic experiments. In between these two opposing viewpoints is an elusive middle ground.Fetal cells possess remarkable characteristics that are highly prized by medical researchers and practitioners. These cells are highly durable and can thrive under conditions that would thwart the viability of adult cells. Once transplanted ..."
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Fetal Tissue Research (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Fetal-Tissue-Research/22278
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"Fetal Tissue Research" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Fetal-Tissue-Research/22278>
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