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Stem Cell Research takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the topic of human embryonic stem cell research, starting with the breakthrough discovery up through the present day controversy. The book invites the reader to join the conversation by providing a well balanced approach to many of the issues surrounding the development of this controversial scientific field. It includes the thoughts and experiences of scientists, journalists and ethicists as it tried to approach the topic through a variety of different academic disciplines.

The book will help the non-scientist understand the biology, research regulations and funding; and simultaneously it will help the scientist better comprehend the full spectrum of ethical, religious, and policy debates.



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Stem Cells and the Research Controversy. The Biology of Stem Cells. The Role of the Media. Regulation of the Research: Who Cares or Should Care. Who Pays for the Research: Public and Private Funding. The ethics of Stem Cell Research. Conclusion.

Stem Cell Research

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    A Paperback by Patricia M. Alt, Patricia M. Alt

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      Publisher CRC Press
      Published 1/21/2017 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781138627291
      978-1138627291
      ISBN-10 1138627291
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      Cellular biology (cytology)

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Stem Cell Research takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the topic of human embryonic stem cell research, starting with the breakthrough discovery up through the present day controversy. The book invites the reader to join the conversation by providing a well balanced approach to many of the issues surrounding the development of this controversial scientific field. It includes the thoughts and experiences of scientists, journalists and ethicists as it tried to approach the topic through a variety of different academic disciplines.

      The book will help the non-scientist understand the biology, research regulations and funding; and simultaneously it will help the scientist better comprehend the full spectrum of ethical, religious, and policy debates.



      Table of Contents

      Stem Cells and the Research Controversy. The Biology of Stem Cells. The Role of the Media. Regulation of the Research: Who Cares or Should Care. Who Pays for the Research: Public and Private Funding. The ethics of Stem Cell Research. Conclusion.

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