(National Research Council and Institute of Medicine) Presents the Committee on Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research's findings and recommendations. The guidelines are intended to enhance the integrity of privately funded research and covers the ethical concerns surrounding hES cell research and what scientists can do to address them. Softcover.
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Committee on Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, National Research Council
