Recent advances in the fields of medicine and technology have led to the development of stem cell therapy. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to develop into many different types of cell in the body. It has the ability to divide and copy itself and at least one other specialized type of cell.
Stem Cells was written to provide information about the development of stem cell therapy, which can be used in the fields of research and medicine. The main goal of the book is to provide readers with an overview of the scientific facts about stem cells and its promising effects on the human body, as well as on the creation of new drugs and medicines. The book also highlights the ongoing clinical research into stem cells and lists the therapies whose effectiveness is being investigated.
Many scientists argue that stem cell therapy will be of great help to patients and society if it is proven to be safe and effective.
* Explains in straightforward, non-specialist language the basic biology of stem cells and their applications in modern medicine and future therapy
* Includes extensive coverage of adult and embryonic stem cells both historically and in contemporary practice
* Richly illustrated to assist in understanding how research is done and the current hurdles to clinical practice
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. Acknowledgments 7. Chapter 1. The Biology of the Cell 8. Chapter 2. Embryonic Development 9. Chapter 3. What Are Stem Cells? 10. Chapter 4. Of Mice and Men: The History of the Stem Cell 11. Chapter 5. Origins and Types of Stem Cells 12. Chapter 6. Cloning 13. Chapter 7. Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells 14. Chapter 8. Cardiomyocytes from Stem Cells: What Can We Do with Them? 15. Chapter 9. Stem Cell Tourism 16. Chapter 10. Stem Cells in Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells 17. Chapter 11. Stem Cells for Discovery of Effective and Safe New Drugs 18. Chapter 12. Legal and Intellectual Property Issues Associated with Stem Cells 19. Chapter 13. Stem Cell Perspectives: A Vision of the Future 20. Selected Glossary of Terms 21. Picture Credits 22. Index
Recent advances in the fields of medicine and technology have led to the development of stem cell therapy. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to develop into many different types of cell in the body. It has the ability to divide and copy itself and at least one other specialized type of cell.
Stem Cells was written to provide information about the development of stem cell therapy, which can be used in the fields of research and medicine. The main goal of the book is to provide readers with an overview of the scientific facts about stem cells and its promising effects on the human body, as well as on the creation of new drugs and medicines. The book also highlights the ongoing clinical research into stem cells and lists the therapies whose effectiveness is being investigated.
Many scientists argue that stem cell therapy will be of great help to patients and society if it is proven to be safe and effective.
* Explains in straightforward, non-specialist language the basic biology of stem cells and their applications in modern medicine and future therapy
* Includes extensive coverage of adult and embryonic stem cells both historically and in contemporary practice
* Richly illustrated to assist in understanding how research is done and the current hurdles to clinical practice
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. Acknowledgments 7. Chapter 1. The Biology of the Cell 8. Chapter 2. Embryonic Development 9. Chapter 3. What Are Stem Cells? 10. Chapter 4. Of Mice and Men: The History of the Stem Cell 11. Chapter 5. Origins and Types of Stem Cells 12. Chapter 6. Cloning 13. Chapter 7. Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells 14. Chapter 8. Cardiomyocytes from Stem Cells: What Can We Do with Them? 15. Chapter 9. Stem Cell Tourism 16. Chapter 10. Stem Cells in Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells 17. Chapter 11. Stem Cells for Discovery of Effective and Safe New Drugs 18. Chapter 12. Legal and Intellectual Property Issues Associated with Stem Cells 19. Chapter 13. Stem Cell Perspectives: A Vision of the Future 20. Selected Glossary of Terms 21. Picture Credits 22. Index
