The stem cell dilemma : the scientific breakthroughs, ethical concerns, political tensions, and hope surrounding stem cell research
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Author
Furcht, Leo.
Contributors
Hoffman, William R.
Published
New York : Arcade Pub., ©2011.
Format
Book
Edition
2nd ed.
ISBN
9781611453522, 1611453526
Physical Desc
xxiii, 328 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Published
New York : Arcade Pub., ©2011.
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781611453522, 1611453526

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Today's scientists are showing us how stem cells create and repair the human body. Unlocking these secrets has become the new Holy Grail of biomedical research. But behind that research lies a sharp divide, one that has continued for years, as using human embryonic stem cells is strongly opposed by many people. While stem cells offer the hope of creating or repairing tissues lost to age, disease, and injury, they also hold the potential to incite an international biological arms race. In this revised edition, the authors have included updated information on topics such as: Scientific advances with iPS cells; Clinical trials that are currently underway; hESC policy that is in the U.S. courts; Stem cells and biodefense; Developments at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and other research institutes around the world; as well as Growing international competition. It also covers all the basics of what stem cells are and how they work.

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LC Subjects
Biological warfare.
Biological weapons.
Biomedical engineering.
Biotechnology -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Biotechnology.
Bioterrorism -- Forecasting.
Genetic engineering.
Human embryo -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Stem cells -- Military aspects.
Stem cells -- Popular works.
Stem cells -- Research -- Forecasting.
Stem cells -- Research -- History.
Stem cells -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Stem cells -- Research -- Political aspects -- United States.
Stem cells -- Therapeutic use.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Furcht, L., & Hoffman, W. R. (2011). The stem cell dilemma: the scientific breakthroughs, ethical concerns, political tensions, and hope surrounding stem cell research (2nd ed.). Arcade Pub..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Furcht, Leo and William R. Hoffman. 2011. The Stem Cell Dilemma: The Scientific Breakthroughs, Ethical Concerns, Political Tensions, and Hope Surrounding Stem Cell Research. New York: Arcade Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Furcht, Leo and William R. Hoffman. The Stem Cell Dilemma: The Scientific Breakthroughs, Ethical Concerns, Political Tensions, and Hope Surrounding Stem Cell Research New York: Arcade Pub, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Furcht, L. and Hoffman, W. R. (2011). The stem cell dilemma: the scientific breakthroughs, ethical concerns, political tensions, and hope surrounding stem cell research. 2nd ed. New York: Arcade Pub.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Furcht, Leo., and William R Hoffman. The Stem Cell Dilemma: The Scientific Breakthroughs, Ethical Concerns, Political Tensions, and Hope Surrounding Stem Cell Research 2nd ed., Arcade Pub., 2011.

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