Scientist
Pipette and test tube

As the scientist, your role is to investigate issues involved with the process of creating neurons from human stem cells from early stage human embryos. Some of the questions you will need to consider are:

What is the process involved in the creation of these neurons?
Is this a beneficial process?
How would a you as a scientist counter claims that the process involves the destruction of human life?






Remember to investigate these issues from the perspective of a Scientist.

The following internet resources may be useful. You are encouraged to look for other information also.

The Ultimate Body Repair Kit
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Stem Cells
Gene Therapy Effective in Animal Studies
Go to How Therapeutic Cloning works
Student makes cloning breakthrough (go to multimedia section)
Stem Cell Primer
Stem Cell Therapy
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