Roleff, Tamara L., ed. Cloning.ROLEFF, Tamara L., ed. Cloning cloning: see clone. To make a product that functions like another. See clone. See also cloning software. . (Opposing Viewpoints.) Greenhaven. 176p. illus, bibliog, index. c2006. 0-7377-3312-8. $23.70 (20% disc. for schools & libraries). SA Is cloning ethical? Can therapeutic cloning therapeutic cloning n. A procedure in which damaged tissues or organs are repaired or replaced with genetically identical cells that originate from undifferentiated stem cells. cure diseases? Should researchers use adult or embryonic stem cells Embryonic stem cells (ES cells) are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an early stage embryo known as a blastocyst. Human embryos reach the blastocyst stage 4-5 days post fertilization, at which time they consist of 50-150 cells. ES cells are pluripotent. ? Should cloning be banned? Research fellows, the disabled, physicians, journalists and others put forward their varied opinions in essays reprinted from recent journals, newspapers and websites. An introduction briefly explains what cloning is and discusses the range of viewpoints, and each essay begins with an explanation of the writer's credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. and a summary of his or her argument. Charts, tables, and a few editorial cartoons This article or section deals primarily with the United States and Canada and does not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. augment aug·ment v. aug·ment·ed, aug·ment·ing, aug·ments v.tr. 1. To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity: the essays. Discussion questions for each chapter and an annotated list of organizations to contact are appended. Social studies and science students will appreciate the variety of opinions represented here for their debates and research reports. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT KLIATT uses the following codes to help readers determine if the material reviewed is appropriate for this needs: J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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