Lawrence S. B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider

Stem Cells For Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The first authoritative yet accessible guide to this controversial topic Stem Cell Research For Dummies offers a balanced, plain English look at this politically charged topic, cutting away the hype and presenting the facts clearly for you, free from debate. It explains what stem cells are and what they do, the legalities of harvesting them and using them in research, the latest research findings from the U.S. and abroad, and the prospects for medical stem cell therapies in the short and long term. Explains the differences between adult stem cells and embryonic/umbilical cord stem cells Provides both sides of the political debate and the pros and cons of each side s opinions Includes medical success stories using stem cell therapy and its promise for the future Comprehensive and unbiased, Stem Cell Research For Dummies is the only guide you need to understand this volatile issue.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 570g
• ISBN-13: 9780470259283
• ISBN-10: 0470259280
• Artikelnr.: 27007248

Autorenporträt

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Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Part I: Brushing Up on Biology. Chapter 1: Painting the Broad
Strokes of Stem Cell Science. Chapter 2: Understanding Cells and Tissues.
Chapter 3: Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research. Part II: Delving into
Stem Cell Science. Chapter 4: Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells. Chapter
5: Understanding Adult Stem Cells. Chapter 6: Exploring Other Stem Cell
Sources. Chapter 7: Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells. Part
III: Discovering How Stem Cells Can Affect the Future. Chapter 8: Looking
into Cancer's Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells. Chapter 9: Using Stem Cells to
Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases. Chapter 10: Improving
Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas. Chapter 11:
Improving Drug Development. Part IV: Putting Stem Cells to Use Today.
Chapter 12: Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and
Possibilities. Chapter 13: Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in
Transplants. Chapter 14: Putting Stem Cells in the Bank. Part V:
Understanding the Debate: Ethics, Laws, and Money. Chapter 15: Exploring
Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions. Chapter 16: Getting
a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies. Chapter 17: Following the
Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits. Part VI: The Part of
Tens. Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths. Chapter 19: Ten Hurdles to
Stem Cell Use. Chapter 20: Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells.
Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell
Treatment. Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date.
Glossary. Index.