A comparative analysis of attitudes toward stem cell research and regenerative medicine between six countries - A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breakthroughs in stem cell research (SCR) and regenerative medicine (RM) have attracted significant public attention worldwide. Simultaneously, scientific communities and science policies have tried to establish appropriate governance of SCR and RM. In this context, effective communication between scientific communities and the public is regarded as a key factor. However, the diversity of public attitudes and interests has not been sufficiently examined, especially the differences across countries.

Methods

We conducted an international comparison of public attitudes toward SCR and RM. We circulated an internet questionnaire among people in six countries: Japan, South Korea, the United States, the UK, Germany, and France. We collected 100 valid responses from eac

SUBMITTER: Shineha R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9114515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature