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A mirror in which the surrounding world is copied by reflection, framed with formulae associated with the cloning of biological organisms. Mixed media by Sophie Dauvois, 1998.

Human embryonic stem cells

Human embryonic stem cell (gold) growing on a layer of supporting cells (fibroblasts). Stem cells are derived from very early embryos and can either be grown to stay in their original state or triggered to form almost any type of human cell. The fibroblasts provide special factors that maintain the stem cells in their original state. The stem cell appears to be grasped by the underlying fibroblast. Stem cell research could lead to cures for many diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes, where a patient's cells are damaged or absent.

Merchants of immortality : chasing the dream of human life extension / Stephen S. Hall.

Cloning : Dolly the sheep / by Teresa Wimmer.

Cloning / by Tina Kafka.

How to clone the perfect blonde : making fantasies come true with cutting-edge science / Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham.

Analysis : the right balance between hearts and minds.

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Merchants of immortality : chasing the dream of human life extension / Stephen S. Hall.

Cloning : Dolly the sheep / by Teresa Wimmer.

Cloning / by Tina Kafka.

How to clone the perfect blonde : making fantasies come true with cutting-edge science / Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham.

Analysis : the right balance between hearts and minds.