Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Gametes: Truth and (Potential) Consequences

An emerging body of data suggests that pluripotent stem cells may be able to differentiate to form eggs and sperm. We discuss the state of the science and the potential social implications and offer recommendations for addressing some of the ethical and policy issues that would be raised by the avai...

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Autores principales: Mathews, Debra J.H., Donovan, Peter J., Harris, John, Lovell-Badge, Robin, Savulescu, Julian, Faden, Ruth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cell Press 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5226919/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19570509
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stem.2009.06.005
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Sumario:An emerging body of data suggests that pluripotent stem cells may be able to differentiate to form eggs and sperm. We discuss the state of the science and the potential social implications and offer recommendations for addressing some of the ethical and policy issues that would be raised by the availability of stem cell-derived gametes.

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