Bibliograph

Stem cells, Evelyn B. Kelly

Type

Label

Stem cells, Evelyn B. Kelly

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stem cells

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1103743507

Responsibility statement

Evelyn B. Kelly

Series statement

Health and medical issues today

Summary

"This accessibly written book explores the different types of stem cells, their current and potential future medical applications, and the many controversies that surround their creation and use"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Stem cells 101 -- History of stem cells and stem cell research through the 1980s -- Stem cell research explodes : 1990-2010 -- Stem cell research : 2010 and beyond -- Sources of stem cells : embryonic stem cells and embryonic germ cells -- Sources of stem cells : adult stem cells -- Sources of stem cells [MS2] : mesenchymal stem cells -- The role of stem cells in regenerative medicine -- Stem cell therapy : the brain and nervous system -- Stem cell therapy : the skeletal and muscular systems -- Stem cell therapy : the circulatory system -- Stem cell therapy : the skin -- Stem cell therapy : the endocrine system -- What are the ethical issues regarding stem cell research? -- Should religious views enter into the stem cell discussion? -- How do U.S. policies concerning stem cells compare to other countries? -- Is stem cell research a boon or boondoggle? -- What are the future prospects and trends of stem cell research? -- Case studies

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