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001355913 24504 $$aThe stem cell divide$$h[electronic resource] /$$cproduced by Triumph Documentaries.
001355913 260__ $$aNew York, NY :$$bFilmakers Library,$$c2010.
001355913 300__ $$a1 online resource (59 min.).
001355913 500__ $$aOriginally released as DVD.
001355913 500__ $$aTitle from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
001355913 520__ $$aThe use of embryonic stem cells for medical research is an issue that has unleashed passionate political controversy nationwide. Many conservative religious groups oppose it on the grounds that using embryonic stem cells involves destroying a life at its earliest stage. Researchers and doctors working with embryonic stem cells, specifically with the Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) procedure, insist that those early stem cells are not human life. The researchers contend that they would never use the DNA in the stem cells to create human life -- only to conduct biomedical research that they hope will lead to cures for such maladies as cancer, Parkinson s disease, Alzheimer s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and spinal cord injuries. Embryonic stem cells offer much hope for medical advancement because of their ability to grow into almost any kind of cell and replicate any organ in the body. This documentary looks at one state, Missouri, as the state senate deals with contentious legislation introduced to eliminate altogether SCNT, the most promising form of stem cell research. This film culminates with a ballot initiative campaign to approve an amendment to the Missouri constitution that would protect all forms of stem cell research that are allowed by the federal goverment. The documentary explores both sides of the issue and challenges assumptions as it shows the passions and principles of patients, advocates, politicians, scientists and religious leaders. It shows how the political process works in a democracy.
001355913 521__ $$aFor College; Adult audiences.
001355913 650_0 $$aEmbryonic stem cells.
001355913 650_0 $$aStem cells$$xResearch$$xLaw and legislation$$zMissouri.
001355913 650_0 $$aStem cells$$xResearch$$xLaw and legislation$$zUnited States.
001355913 650_0 $$aStem cells$$xResearch$$xMoral and ethical aspects$$zMissouri.
001355913 650_0 $$aStem cells$$xResearch$$xMoral and ethical aspects$$zUnited States.
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001355913 7102_ $$aTriumph Documentaries.
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001355913 945__ $$aThe Whole World
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