Debates a variety of issues pertaining to freedom of information in the United States, such as whether the government infringes on privacy rights or whether state secrets should be protected or inspected.
Explains the biological process of reproduction and examines how various organisms reproduce. Examines cloning as an alternative means of creating living beings and discusses how new technologies can transform human reproduction and create new plants and animals. Also details the debate surrounding this issue.
Explores the experiments and research that led to the discovery of DNA and the genetic code and discusses how cells use this information to perform all the functions the cell needs to survive and replicate. Examines how scientists have advance the field of genetic research through genetic engineering and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Explores the controversies over stem cell research including the genetic engineering of plants and animals, gene therapy for humans, property rights of genetic material, and more.
An introduction to sickle cell anemia that discusses the role of protein in the human body, normal and mutant hemoglobins, diagnosis, treatment options, genetics, ethical concerns, and other related topics.
