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Traces findings in biomedical research about the potential for stem cells to enable revolutionary cures, offering insight into the controversy surrounding stem-cell research and its related international biological arms race.
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Writing for general readers, Furcht and Hoffman (both: medicine, U. of Minnesota) explore the controversy around using stem cells for research and treatment by discussing the historical and scientific underpinnings of the field. Their topics include development, ethics, politics, competition, and the weapons potential. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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