embryonic stem cells

Describes what stem cells are, where they come from, what doctors and scientists hope to do with them, and the controversy surrounding their use.

Examines the very promising but controversial use of human stem cells in treating medical conditions ranging from burned skin to damaged spinal cords to various diseases.

Contains fourteen controversial articles that debate various perspectives on the issue of human embryo experimentation, exploring questions over whether the practice is beneficial and ethical, whether research should be federally funded, and whether early human embryos are human beings.

Explains what stem cells are; describes the medical functions scientists think stem cells could perform and the technologies involved; and discusses the ethical debate over the issue, presenting the various arguments for and against.

Discusses the potential uses of stem cells, ways of collecting tissue for stem cell research, and the ethics of experimental treatment, examining both sides of the debate over the issue.

Contains articles that provide a variety of perspectives on the issue of stem cell research, and features exercises and instructions designed to help students write a critical essay on the topic.

Contains fifteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on embryonic and adult stem cells, addressing issues of value, research, funding, and ethics.

A collection of essays that focus on embryonic stem cell research and the controversy surrounding it by a diverse group of researches, politicians, and religious figures.

Discusses the latest scientific breakthroughs regarding embryonic stem cells and the growing of new human tissues, and how this can help doctors treat human illnesses.

Contains ten articles that provide various perspectives on the issue of human embryo experimentation, exploring questions over whether the practice is beneficial and ethical, whether research should be federally funded, and whether early human embryos are human beings.