Stem Cells and Cloning (The Benjamin Cummings Special Topics in Biology Series) （2ND）

Hogan, Kelly A./ Palladino, Michael A.

Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co（2008/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 44 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780321590022
• DDC分類 572

Full Description

From the historical context and current application of stem cells to the recent discovery of new types of stem cells, Dr. Kelly A. Hogan of the University of North Carolina discusses a long range of issues on this hotly debated topic. The booklet covers the ethical controversy surrounding human cloning and embryonic stem cells couched in the policies that govern scientists' ability to work in this field. With a netural presentation of political and religious views, this brief introduction provides students with a solid foundation to inform their own opinions of this multifaceted issue.

Contents

1. Introduction2. Stem Cell Basics3. Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs)4. Adult Stem Cells (ASCs)5. A Multi Pronged Approach to Curing Diseases6. Cloning7. Bioethics of Stem Cells and Cloning8. Stem Cell and Cloning Policies9. The Future10. Resources11. Questions for Further Discussion/Research