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Explains the functions of cells in the human body, covering how cells reproduce, how cells become specialized, and the future of stem cell research and cloning.
Author : Amy Romano
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 28,64 MB
Release : 2004-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781404203228
Explains the functions of cells in the human body, covering how cells reproduce, how cells become specialized, and the future of stem cell research and cloning.
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,65 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Cells
ISBN : 9780815332183
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2002-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309170427
Recent scientific breakthroughs, celebrity patient advocates, and conflicting religious beliefs have come together to bring the state of stem cell researchâ€"specifically embryonic stem cell researchâ€"into the political crosshairs. President Bush's watershed policy statement allows federal funding for embryonic stem cell research but only on a limited number of stem cell lines. Millions of Americans could be affected by the continuing political debate among policymakers and the public. Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine provides a deeper exploration of the biological, ethical, and funding questions prompted by the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human cells. In terms accessible to lay readers, the book summarizes what we know about adult and embryonic stem cells and discusses how to go about the transition from mouse studies to research that has therapeutic implications for people. Perhaps most important, Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine also provides an overview of the moral and ethical problems that arise from the use of embryonic stem cells. This timely book compares the impact of public and private research funding and discusses approaches to appropriate research oversight. Based on the insights of leading scientists, ethicists, and other authorities, the book offers authoritative recommendations regarding the use of existing stem cell lines versus new lines in research, the important role of the federal government in this field of research, and other fundamental issues.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 23,5 MB
Release : 2002-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309076374
Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would beâ€"or would not beâ€"acceptable to individuals or society.
Author : Lindsay Biga
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,92 MB
Release : 2019-09-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781955101158
A version of the OpenStax text
Author : Douglas W Houston
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 22,44 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128125918
Cell Polarity in Development and Disease offers insights into the basic molecular mechanisms of common diseases that arise as a result of a loss of ordered organization and intrinsic polarity. Included are diseases affecting highly polarized epithelial tissues in the lung and kidney, as well as loss and gain of cell polarity in the onset and progression of cancer. This book provides a basic resource for understanding the biology of polarity, offering a starting point for those thinking of targeting cell polarity for translational medical research. - Provides basic science understanding of cell polarity disease and development - Covers diseases affecting polarized epithelial tissues in the lung and kidney, also covering the progression of cancer - Includes historical context of cell polarity research for potential future breakthroughs
Author : Samantha Fowler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,44 MB
Release : 2023-05-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781739015503
Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Author : Giuseppe Fusco
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 45,59 MB
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1108499856
A look into the phenomena of sex and reproduction in all organisms, taking an innovative, unified and comprehensive approach.
Author : Julianne Zedalis
Publisher :
Page : 1923 pages
File Size : 40,93 MB
Release : 2017-10-16
Category : Biology
ISBN : 9781947172401
Biology for AP® courses covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester Advanced Placement® biology course. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology for AP® Courses was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the College Board’s AP® Biology framework while allowing significant flexibility for instructors. Each section of the book includes an introduction based on the AP® curriculum and includes rich features that engage students in scientific practice and AP® test preparation; it also highlights careers and research opportunities in biological sciences.
Author : George M. Briggs
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2021-07-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781942341826