Stem Cells and Cloning (The Benjamin Cummings Special Topics in Biology Series) - Tapa blanda

From the historical context and current application of stem cells to the recent discovery of new types of stem cells, Dr. Kelly A. Hogan of the University of North Carolina discusses a long range of issues on this hotly debated topic. The booklet covers the ethical controversy surrounding human cloning and embryonic stem cells couched in the policies that govern scientists' ability to work in this field. With a netural presentation of political and religious views, this brief introduction provides students with a solid foundation to inform their own opinions of this multifaceted issue.