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Cultural Lag

Human Embryonic Stem Cells

Human Embryonic Stem Cells

As example of cultural lag is human embryonic stem cells. We have the necessary technology to turn stem cells into neurons but have not yet developed ethical guidelines and cultural consensus on this practice.

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