Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-105) and index
Contents:
Stem cells: an overview / National Institutes of Health -- Research is needed to prove the effectiveness of various stem cell therapies / International Society for Stem Cell Research -- Adult stem cells are more beneficial than embryonic stem cells / David A. Prentice -- Reprogrammed adult cells are not an alternative to embryonic stem cells / Lara Salachi -- Reprogrammed adult stem cells raise new ethical issues / Matthew Hoberg -- Most Americans support funding for embryonic stem cell research / Barack Obama -- The Catholic Church supports adult stem cell research / John Monczunski -- The stem cell war / David Klinghoffer -- The FDA regulates stem cell products to protect the public / US Food and Drug Administration -- The FDA should not regulate stem cell products / Robert O. Young -- The politics of stem cell research leave scientists in doubt / Amy Harmon -- Physicians are treating patients using questionable stem cell therapies / Steve Sternberg -- Texas regulations for adult stem cell therapies will advance research / Leeza Rodriguez -- Texas stem cell rules may impede clinical research / Carrie Arnold
Summary:
"At Issue: Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"-- Provided by publisher
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