While many believe stem cell research holds the key to curing a wide range of ailments, others see this research as opening a Pandora's box that will devalue human life. In Stem Cell Now Christopher Scott lays out the scientific and ethical issues surrounding this global dilemma. He guides readers through the latest advances in the research in clear, accessible language and also leads a discussion of the questions at the heart of the explosive ethical debate. Stem Cell Now is essential reading for anyone who wants to build an informed decision on this most complicated issue.