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The stem cell dilemma; beacons of hope or harbingers of doom?
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)