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The Resource The stem cell divide, produced by Triumph Documentaries, (electronic resource)

The stem cell divide, produced by Triumph Documentaries, (electronic resource)

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The 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
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
1 online resource (59 min.).
Note
  • Originally released as DVD
  • Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011)
Link
http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?HLTH;1641532
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The stem cell divide
Title
The stem cell divide
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produced by Triumph Documentaries
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Language
eng
Summary
The 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
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videorecording
Intended audience
For College; Adult audiences
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Triumph Documentaries
Runtime
59
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  • Embryonic stem cells
  • Stem cells
  • Stem cells
  • Stem cells
  • Stem cells
Target audience
general
Label
The stem cell divide, produced by Triumph Documentaries, (electronic resource)
Link
http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?HLTH;1641532
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Publication
Note
  • Originally released as DVD
  • Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011)
Antecedent source
file reproduced from original
Control code
ASP1641532/hlth
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (59 min.).
Form of item
electronic
Medium for sound
other
Reformatting quality
access
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • remote
  • other
System control number
  • (Sirsi) a211120
  • (OCoLC)747797440
Video recording format
other
Label
The stem cell divide, produced by Triumph Documentaries, (electronic resource)
Link
http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?HLTH;1641532
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as DVD
  • Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011)
Antecedent source
file reproduced from original
Control code
ASP1641532/hlth
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (59 min.).
Form of item
electronic
Medium for sound
other
Reformatting quality
access
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • remote
  • other
System control number
  • (Sirsi) a211120
  • (OCoLC)747797440
Video recording format
other

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