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Philosophy · 19 min

Stem Cells

By Jonathan Slack

This episode explores how stem cells, the body's master builders, reveal profound lessons about life's renewal, our inherent resilience, and the complex ethical responsibilities that come with harnessing their power.

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“This episode explores how stem cells, the body's master builders, reveal profound lessons about life's renewal, our inherent resilience, and the complex ethical responsibilities that come with harnessing their power.”

— Jonathan Slack, Stem Cells

What it is about

Cellular Biology, Medical Ethics, Human Renewal

Who it is for

If you've ever marveled at the body's capacity for self-repair, or grappled with the ethical implications of medical breakthroughs, this will sharpen your view of biological potential, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Jonathan Slack, a distinguished developmental biologist, offers a clear-eyed, accessible exploration of stem cells, drawing on decades of research to illuminate their biological mechanisms and clear implications for human health and ethics.

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Jonathan Slack

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