Author: Leo Furcht
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
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.
The Stem Cell Dilemma
Author: Leo Furcht
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
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.
The Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Author: Katrien Devolder
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191036234
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Embryonic stem cell research holds unique promise for developing therapies for currently incurable diseases and conditions, and for important biomedical research. However, the process through which embryonic stem cells are obtained involves the destruction of early human embryos. Katrien Devolder focuses on the tension between the popular view that an embryo should never be deliberately harmed or destroyed, and the view that embryonic stem cell research, because of its enormous promise, must go forward. She provides an in-depth ethical analysis of the major philosophical and political attempts to resolve this tension. One such attempt involves the development of a middle ground position, which accepts only types or aspects of embryonic stem cell research deemed compatible with the view that the embryo has a significant moral status. An example is the position that it can be permissible to derive stem cells from embryos left over from in vitro fertilisation but not from embryos created for research. Others have advocated a technical solution. Several techniques have been proposed for deriving embryonic stem cells, or their functional equivalents, without harming embryos. An example is the induced pluripotent stem cell technique. Through highlighting inconsistencies in the arguments for these positions, Devolder argues that the central tension in the embryonic stem cell debate remains unresolved. This conclusion has important implications for the stem cell debate, as well as for policies inspired by this debate.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191036234
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Embryonic stem cell research holds unique promise for developing therapies for currently incurable diseases and conditions, and for important biomedical research. However, the process through which embryonic stem cells are obtained involves the destruction of early human embryos. Katrien Devolder focuses on the tension between the popular view that an embryo should never be deliberately harmed or destroyed, and the view that embryonic stem cell research, because of its enormous promise, must go forward. She provides an in-depth ethical analysis of the major philosophical and political attempts to resolve this tension. One such attempt involves the development of a middle ground position, which accepts only types or aspects of embryonic stem cell research deemed compatible with the view that the embryo has a significant moral status. An example is the position that it can be permissible to derive stem cells from embryos left over from in vitro fertilisation but not from embryos created for research. Others have advocated a technical solution. Several techniques have been proposed for deriving embryonic stem cells, or their functional equivalents, without harming embryos. An example is the induced pluripotent stem cell technique. Through highlighting inconsistencies in the arguments for these positions, Devolder argues that the central tension in the embryonic stem cell debate remains unresolved. This conclusion has important implications for the stem cell debate, as well as for policies inspired by this debate.
The ethical issues in human stem cell research
Author:
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789289306539
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Includes the introductory talks and a summary of the general discussion of a workshop arranged by the Nordic Committee on Bioethics and held Oct. 10-11, 2000--Introd.
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789289306539
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Includes the introductory talks and a summary of the general discussion of a workshop arranged by the Nordic Committee on Bioethics and held Oct. 10-11, 2000--Introd.
The Stem Cell Dilemma
Author: Leo Furcht
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611453526
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
An up-to-date guide on the stem cell controversy and the discovery, hope, and fear that surrounds...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611453526
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
An up-to-date guide on the stem cell controversy and the discovery, hope, and fear that surrounds...
Stem Cell Now
Author: Christopher Thomas Scott
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"Christopher Scott clarifies the science behind the stem cell revolution, from the landmark discovery of human embryonic stem cells to the latest research"--Pg. [2]--Cover.
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"Christopher Scott clarifies the science behind the stem cell revolution, from the landmark discovery of human embryonic stem cells to the latest research"--Pg. [2]--Cover.
Handbook of Risk Theory
Author: Rafaela Hillerbrand
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400714335
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1209
Book Description
Risk has become one of the main topics in fields as diverse as engineering, medicine and economics, and it is also studied by social scientists, psychologists and legal scholars. But the topic of risk also leads to more fundamental questions such as: What is risk? What can decision theory contribute to the analysis of risk? What does the human perception of risk mean for society? How should we judge whether a risk is morally acceptable or not? Over the last couple of decades questions like these have attracted interest from philosophers and other scholars into risk theory. This handbook provides for an overview into key topics in a major new field of research. It addresses a wide range of topics, ranging from decision theory, risk perception to ethics and social implications of risk, and it also addresses specific case studies. It aims to promote communication and information among all those who are interested in theoetical issues concerning risk and uncertainty. This handbook brings together internationally leading philosophers and scholars from other disciplines who work on risk theory. The contributions are accessibly written and highly relevant to issues that are studied by risk scholars. We hope that the Handbook of Risk Theory will be a helpful starting point for all risk scholars who are interested in broadening and deepening their current perspectives.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400714335
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1209
Book Description
Risk has become one of the main topics in fields as diverse as engineering, medicine and economics, and it is also studied by social scientists, psychologists and legal scholars. But the topic of risk also leads to more fundamental questions such as: What is risk? What can decision theory contribute to the analysis of risk? What does the human perception of risk mean for society? How should we judge whether a risk is morally acceptable or not? Over the last couple of decades questions like these have attracted interest from philosophers and other scholars into risk theory. This handbook provides for an overview into key topics in a major new field of research. It addresses a wide range of topics, ranging from decision theory, risk perception to ethics and social implications of risk, and it also addresses specific case studies. It aims to promote communication and information among all those who are interested in theoetical issues concerning risk and uncertainty. This handbook brings together internationally leading philosophers and scholars from other disciplines who work on risk theory. The contributions are accessibly written and highly relevant to issues that are studied by risk scholars. We hope that the Handbook of Risk Theory will be a helpful starting point for all risk scholars who are interested in broadening and deepening their current perspectives.
Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions
Author: Kursad Turksen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461480663
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This volume looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, editor-in-chief of the journal "Stem Cell Reviews and Reports," has assembled a volume of internationally-known scientists who cover topics that are both clinically and research-oriented. The contents range from sources of stem cells through their physiological role in health and disease, therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine, and ethics and society. An initial overview and a final summary bookend the contents into a cohesive and invaluable volume.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461480663
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This volume looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, editor-in-chief of the journal "Stem Cell Reviews and Reports," has assembled a volume of internationally-known scientists who cover topics that are both clinically and research-oriented. The contents range from sources of stem cells through their physiological role in health and disease, therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine, and ethics and society. An initial overview and a final summary bookend the contents into a cohesive and invaluable volume.
Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Author: Richard Sherlock
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742513778
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742513778
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
Visit our website for sample chapters!
Genes and Ingenuity
Author: Australia. Law Reform Commission
Publisher: Virago Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Report of an inquiry concerned with two broad issues: the patenting of genetic materials and technologies, and the exploitation of these patents and the distinction that can and possibly should be made between discoveries and inventions when referring to claims over genetic sequences.
Publisher: Virago Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Report of an inquiry concerned with two broad issues: the patenting of genetic materials and technologies, and the exploitation of these patents and the distinction that can and possibly should be made between discoveries and inventions when referring to claims over genetic sequences.
Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine
Author: Carlos Simón
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107034477
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Stem cell science has the potential to impact human reproductive medicine significantly - cutting edge technologies allow the production and regeneration of viable gametes from human stem cells offering potential to preciously infertile patients. Written by leading experts in the field Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine brings together chapters on the genetics and epigenetics of both the male and female gametes as well as advice on the production and regeneration of gene cells in men and women, trophoblasts and endometrium from human embryonic and adult stem cells. Although focussing mainly on the practical elements of the use of stem cells in reproductive medicine, the book also contains a section on new developments in stem cell research. The book is essential reading for reproductive medicine clinicians, gynecologists and embryologists who want to keep abreast of practical developments in this rapidly developing field.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107034477
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Stem cell science has the potential to impact human reproductive medicine significantly - cutting edge technologies allow the production and regeneration of viable gametes from human stem cells offering potential to preciously infertile patients. Written by leading experts in the field Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine brings together chapters on the genetics and epigenetics of both the male and female gametes as well as advice on the production and regeneration of gene cells in men and women, trophoblasts and endometrium from human embryonic and adult stem cells. Although focussing mainly on the practical elements of the use of stem cells in reproductive medicine, the book also contains a section on new developments in stem cell research. The book is essential reading for reproductive medicine clinicians, gynecologists and embryologists who want to keep abreast of practical developments in this rapidly developing field.