The Use of Embryonic Stem Cells in Federally Funded Research

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Essay

The use of embryonic stem cells in federally funded research in the United States is a hotly debated topic.What are the arguments for and against use of such stem cell lines in research and treatment of disease?

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Definitions:

AASB 141

An accounting standard issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that deals with the agricultural sector, specifically the accounting for agricultural activity.

IAS 16

An International Accounting Standard outlining the accounting treatments for property, plant, and equipment, including its recognition and measurement.

IAS 41

A global accounting guideline focused on managing financial records for farming activities, specifically regarding the conversion of biological assets, such as live plants and animals, into farm products.

Investment Property

Property (land or a building - or part of a building - or both) held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services.