Table of Contents

November 22, 2002

Stem Cells​—Has Science Gone Too Far?

Advances in stem cell research have led some to predict cures for a host of illnesses. But not everyone shares the excitement. Why is there so much controversy surrounding stem cells?

3 Medical Marvel, Ethical Minefield

4 Why the Controversy?

9 Wisdom for Life in a Complex World

14 The Extraordinary Yurumí

16 “Red Gold” From the Mediterranean

25 Mighty Vessels Ready to Help

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 Spectacular Discovery in the Eye

32 His Death Was Mourned

Peer Pressure​—Is It Really All That Powerful? 11

Peer pressure can be deceptive​—and dangerous. Why?

Love in Action​—A Marathon Relief Effort 19

Learn about the extraordinary humanitarian work that was performed in Texas, U.S.A., following a fierce tropical storm.

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Microscopic view of human embryonic stem cells

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© Juergen Berger, Max-Planck Institute/Photo Researchers, Inc.