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Technological advances have not helped scientists understand early human development.
Technological advances have not helped scientists understand early human development.
False (B)
In 2016, researchers were able to grow human embryos in culture up to 21 days.
In 2016, researchers were able to grow human embryos in culture up to 21 days.
False (B)
State-level policies in the USA do not conflict with scientists' ability to fully explore their potential in early human development research.
State-level policies in the USA do not conflict with scientists' ability to fully explore their potential in early human development research.
False (B)
Embryoids are organized models of early human development created using stem cells in culture.
Embryoids are organized models of early human development created using stem cells in culture.
Federal policies focus on funding, while state laws are often associated with human embryonic stem cells, abortion, fetal tissue research, and reproductive cloning.
Federal policies focus on funding, while state laws are often associated with human embryonic stem cells, abortion, fetal tissue research, and reproductive cloning.
All 29 states with laws impacting human embryo research ban it.
All 29 states with laws impacting human embryo research ban it.