Books by Jane Maienschein

"Jane Maienschein and Kate MacCord, both researchers at the MBL, begin with a discussion of the meaning of regeneration in biological systems and connect this definition with mythological origins of the concept, historical and philosophical understandings, scientific studies of regenerating organisms, and researchers hopes to inspire similar regeneration in ecological systems and in medicine to heal injuries and fight disease. The authors have worked to make the biological concepts accessible to readers in different related disciplines, creating an essential primer on this important subject"--

A state-of-the art analysis of conservation as practiced by zoos and aquariums worldwide today.

Jane Maienschein examines how understanding of embryos evolved from the speculations of natural philosophers to bioengineering, with its life-enhancing therapies. She shows that research on embryos has always seemed promising to some but frightening to others, and makes the case that public understanding must be informed by scientific findings.

Saving lives versus taking lives: These are the stark terms in which the public regards human embryo research-a battleground of extremes, a war between science and ethics. Such a simplistic dichotomy, encouraged by vociferous opponents of abortion and proponents of medical research, is precisely what Maienschein seeks to counter with this book.