cells

Text, color photos, and other illustrations describe plant and animal cells and systems, including--among others--the circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems; also includes a glossary and a bibliography.

Describes different kinds of cells and the work that they do inside living things.

Explains the development of cell theory discussing various ideas and experiments, key scientists and discoveries, the impact of cell theory today, and the future of cell research. Features sidebars, fact boxes, quotes, color illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the various characteristics of plant and animal cells, what is inside them, how they reproduce, cloning and gene technology, bacteria and viruses, and protection against disease.

Describes the evolution of the first cell, cellular structures, and the processes by which cells reproduce and form tissues.

Complete with annotated illustrations that clarify complex structures and life processes, this volume surveys the parts, characteristics, and classifications of various living things and explores the evolution of life in general.

An introduction to cell biology, chronicling the development of the field, discussing the tools that were invented to view and study cells, and looking at areas of specialization.

Discusses the history of cloning experiments, the creation of Dolly the sheep, transgenic clones, organ farming, and ethical and legal issues, and presents overviews of related topics, including eukaryote cells, recombinant DNA, gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, the Belmont Report, the Gelsinger investigation, and clinical trials.

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.