Product 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 search lies a sharp divide, one that has continued for years...read more

Product Description: Scientific progress often sparks disputes about the meaning of a discovery, the research methods, and the possible uses of new technology. From the debate about teaching evolution in public schools to the modern controversies of ownership that arise in the context of gene patenting and medical tissues, there have been many ethical and religious arguments for and against further scientific advancements...read more

Product Description: Everything you ever wanted to know about stem cells.

Goes behind the scenes of the controversial debate over stem cell research to explain what the science is all about and why it must be allowed to continue, highlighting key aspects of every aspect of the complex field, the politics of stem cell research, and the potential applications and benefits of the field. 40,000 first printing.

Offers an illuminating study of the global reality and potential of stem cell therapy and research, examining the revolutionary influence on both the human body and on international politics of this extensive experimentation with the technology around the world. 15,000 first printing.

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An inside look at stem cell research documents the cutting-edge work being done in this revolutionary and controversial scientific field, examining the political, ethical, and religious issues raised by stem cell research, as well as its potential to transform modern medicine by providing treatments for many currently incurable diseases and ailments. 25,000 first printing.