Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications and Ethical Controversy. Facts on File Science Library: the New Biology |
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| Author:
| Panno, Joseph |
| Series title: | New Biology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-95208-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Stem Cell Research is a comprehensive and interesting introduction to this headline-making new science for students and non-experts. Explaining how stems cells can be obtained from several places including skin, bone marrow, and most usefully, embryos, this book covers all the fundamental aspects of stem cell research in an easy-to-follow manner. It presents the questions surrounding the use of embryonic cells in a clear and balanced format while bringing readers up to date on the...
More DescriptionStem Cell Research is a comprehensive and interesting introduction to this headline-making new science for students and non-experts. Explaining how stems cells can be obtained from several places including skin, bone marrow, and most usefully, embryos, this book covers all the fundamental aspects of stem cell research in an easy-to-follow manner. It presents the questions surrounding the use of embryonic cells in a clear and balanced format while bringing readers up to date on the latest technological advances, applications, and issues regarding stem cell research. A bibliography, glossary, and index complete this worthwhile resource.