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In September 1998 scientists at Johns Hopkins University made a second discovery. They isolated human primordial germ cells (hEG) from aborted fetuses at five to eight weeks. These cells are also pluripotent, though it appears that they may not be immortal. To date they hEG cells have not shown quite the promise of the hES cells; but further research is being pursued. Our ethical analysis in this article will not take up issues related to human embryonic germ cells.

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The Promise and Science of Stem Cells

Stem Cell Ethics: A Theological Brief
Stem Cells and Cloning
Framework #1: Protecting the Early Embryo
Framework #2: Protecting Human Nature from Brave New World
Framework #3: Medical Benefits
Jewish and Muslim Frameworks
More Ethical Questions
What about Other Sources of Stem Cells?
Souls, Humans, and God
What Should We Do?
Further Reading

Source:

Gaymon Bennett, Karen Lebacqz and Ted Peters

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