Date of Award
5-10-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
Science, Technology and Society
First Advisor
Kristen Hoerl
Abstract
Stern cells are regarded as holding the secrets to disease eradication and alleviation, longevity, and genetic modification. In the not too distant past, it was considered a futuristic concept meant for the generations to come. Now, in 2014, stern cells are being used in practices for a wide variety of once incurable ailments. The history of stern cells is one of amazing discovery, controversy, and political setbacks. Throughout its exciting journey, print newspapers have provided all the information to its readers, and the potential of stern cells gained popular approval for its research.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Elizabeth Huntley, "The New York Times Influence on Stem Cell Research" (2014). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 203.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/203
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