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VT0633 Embryonic Stem Cell Research

VT0633 Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Produced and distributed by C-SPAN. [VHS; col., sd.; 122 min.: 1999]

The witnesses testified about whether or not it is ethical to use human embryos for research. Senator Specter explained that stem cells can grow into any kind of bodily tissue; therefore, the stem cells have the potential to aid in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. The witnesses also described what the human embryos can be used for in treating diseases.