The Great Stem Cell Race. Robert L. Paarlberg.
by Paarlberg, Robert L; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 34Science. Publisher: Foreign Policy, 2005ISSN: 1522-3264;.Subject(s): Embryonic stem cells | Genetics -- Research | Stem cells | Stem cells -- Law and legislation | Therapeutic cloningDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Embryos created through a process called 'therapeutic cloning' might eventually yield stem cells to grow tissues and organs genetically identical to those of a patient, making possible a rejection-free therapy for spinal cord injuries, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, or heart disease. Unlike reproductive cloning, which creates a new human being, therapeutic cloning is used only to replace certain human tissues." (FOREIGN POLICY) This article describes therapeutic cloning and explains that "competition for top researchers and private capital is pushing the pace--and punishing those who stumble."| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: The Great Stem Cell Race, May/June 2005; pp. 44-51.
"Embryos created through a process called 'therapeutic cloning' might eventually yield stem cells to grow tissues and organs genetically identical to those of a patient, making possible a rejection-free therapy for spinal cord injuries, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, or heart disease. Unlike reproductive cloning, which creates a new human being, therapeutic cloning is used only to replace certain human tissues." (FOREIGN POLICY) This article describes therapeutic cloning and explains that "competition for top researchers and private capital is pushing the pace--and punishing those who stumble."
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