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Contested secularity: Governing stem cell science in Mexico

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  • María de Jesús Medina-Arellano

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This paper explores the factors influencing and hampering the consolidation of a legal framework for stem cell (SC) science in Mexico. Based on interview data from seven key stakeholders who can potentially influence future policy or legislation for emerging technologies in Mexico, this paper identifies pivotal topics that are presently shaping the political, regulatory, religious, and bioethical debates on the issue. It is acknowledged that there is a clear need for a broader and lengthier public discussion of the ethical and legal concerns involved in SC science. However, given the enduring conflict between scientifically minded, religious and political stakeholders, it remains uncertain whether such clarity and robust debate will be forthcoming, making it unlikely that a national regulatory framework for SC cell research will be adopted in Mexico in the short-to-medium term. Copyright The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com, Oxford University Press.

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  • María de Jesús Medina-Arellano, 2012. "Contested secularity: Governing stem cell science in Mexico," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 39(3), pages 386-402, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:39:y:2012:i:3:p:386-402
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