How do you know if you have a stem cell? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Nov 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Missouri Amendment 2: Why an amendment? Why not a statute? (more questions inside) [more inside]
posted by MarvinTheCat on Oct 25, 2006 - 4 answers

I've been reading up a bit lately on cord blood. It's kind of a cool idea, to capture stem cells your child may need someday -- kinda like always having "spare parts" available if anything goes wrong and technology continues to innovate. But I get the feeling that it costs a grand or so to start, and hundreds per year. I also hear that it may only help in childhood leukemia instances, so I'm on the fence. Is it worth the money? Are the applications for it real and tangible? Is it a smart insurance policy at this point or a silly thing worrisome parents are being bilked over?
posted by mathowie on Feb 25, 2005 - 25 answers

Stem Cells. I'm looking for a recent, thorough, non-partisan (read: scientific) book or long article about the subject in general. I'm more interested in the science than the ethical aspects, but I'd be happy to read about those issues as well.
posted by gwint on Nov 10, 2004 - 5 answers