Stem cells are cells present in every body that have not yet become specialized to perform particular functions. Scientists believe that someday they can be used to repair damaged tissues and re-grow organs. Yet some people think that using certain kinds of stem cells is unethical because it destroys potential human life. Author Laura Black describes what stem cells are, how they work, and what scientists are trying to make them do. She explains the arguments on all sides of the stem cell controversy so that young readers ...
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Stem cells are cells present in every body that have not yet become specialized to perform particular functions. Scientists believe that someday they can be used to repair damaged tissues and re-grow organs. Yet some people think that using certain kinds of stem cells is unethical because it destroys potential human life. Author Laura Black describes what stem cells are, how they work, and what scientists are trying to make them do. She explains the arguments on all sides of the stem cell controversy so that young readers can form their own opinions.
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