The Stem Cell Debate: Why Should It Matter to Animal Advocates
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a AJournal of Animal Law and Policy
Volume 1 2008
The Stem Cell Debate: Why Should it Matter to
Animal Advocates?
Maneesha Deckha* and Yunwei Xie**
Introduction ........................................... 71
. Scientific Connection Between Stem Cell Research and
Animal Research ............................. ..... 72
A. What Are Stem Cells? ............... ............. 72
B. Embryonic Stem Cell Research Could Not Have Developed
Without Animal Research ...................... 76
C. Embryonic Stem Cell Research Remains Dependent on
the Use of Animals and Animal Products ................. 79
D. Stem Cell Research Could Yield Some Potential Benefits
for Animals ............................... ...... 8]
1. Less Animal Research .............................8]
2. Better Therapeutic Treatment for Animals.......................82
3. Preservation of Endangered Species ....................83
II. Policy Connection Between Animal Research and
Stem Cell Research Legislation ....................... 85
A. Desire to Generate Better Farm Animals...................... 88
B. Desire to Reduce Drug Testing in Animals................... 89
@ 2008 Stanford Journal of Animal Law & Policy
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