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Future of stem cells
The future of stem cells is one of the most important issues in modern science. It is also a critical matter for public policy. This special report - a collaboration between the FT and Scientific American - is the first comprehensive guide to the subject for the non-scientist. - -
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From the editors
Stem cells have moved from biological obscurity to the forefront of political and technological debate in the US and around the world.
Mother of All Cells
Scientists expect enormous benefits for humankind from the surge of research on embryonic stem cells. But it could take a generation or two before the full impact is felt.
Human-animal chimeras
Stem cell science has become notorious for obliging society to consider again where it draws the line between human embryonic cells and human beings.
Dirty & dying, but US approved?
In August 2001 when President Bush forbade the creation of new embryonic stem cell lines with federal money.
Cloning connection
Stem cell scientists are often irritated by the way people confuse their work with cloning, even though cloning plays no part in most ES cell research today.
Repair workers within
Adult stem cells may escape the ethical controversies of their embryonic counterparts, but as Christine Soares notes, their practical clinical value is far more murky.
Patient, heal thyself
The body’s innate capacity for regeneration is what all stem cell therapies strive to emulate and improve upon.
Making stem cells on demand
What can a simple newt do that humans are trying to learn?
A patchwork of laws
Richard Gardner and Tim Watson find much disagreement around the world about what should be allowed with stem cells-in spite of attempts at finding consensus.
The next frontier: The courtroom
As arguments mount over who will own the future technologies born of stem cell research, corporate lawyers prepare for battle.
