Human embryonic stem cell (hESC) and human embryo research

Scott C. Denne; Andrew J. Bauer; Michael D. Cabana; Tina L. Cheng; Daniel A. Notterman; Ben Scheindlin; Jeffrey J. Bergman; Mary E. Fallat; Aviva L. Katz; Mark R. Mercurio; Margaret R. Moon; Alexander L. Okun; Sally A. Webb; Kathryn L. Weise

doi:10.1542/peds.2012-2482

Human embryonic stem cell (hESC) and human embryo research

Scott C. Denne, Andrew J. Bauer, Michael D. Cabana, Tina L. Cheng, Daniel A. Notterman, Ben Scheindlin, Jeffrey J. Bergman, Mary E. Fallat, Aviva L. Katz, Mark R. Mercurio, Margaret R. Moon, Alexander L. Okun, Sally A. Webb, Kathryn L. Weise

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Abstract

Human embryonic stem cell research has emerged as an important platform for the understanding and treatment of pediatric diseases. From its inception, however, it has raised ethical concerns based not on the use of stem cells themselves but on objections to the source of the cells - specifically, the destruction of preimplantation human embryos. Despite differences in public opinion on this issue, a large majority of the public supports continued research using embryonic stem cells. Given the possible substantial benefit of stem cell research on child health and development, the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that funding and oversight for human embryo and embryonic stem cell research should continue.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	972-977
Number of pages	6
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	130
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-2482
State	Published - Nov 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Embryo
Ethics
Human embryonic stem cell
Stem cell research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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