By Lawrence S.B. Goldstein
ISBN-10: 0470259280
ISBN-13: 9780470259283
ISBN-10: 1118269241
ISBN-13: 9781118269244
The first authoritative but available advisor to this arguable topic
Stem phone study For Dummies bargains a balanced, plain-English examine this politically charged subject, slicing away the hype and featuring the proof basically for you, loose from debate. It explains what stem cells are and what they do, the legalities of harvesting them and utilizing them in study, the most recent learn findings from the U.S. and overseas, and the clients for scientific stem mobile remedies within the brief and long-term.
- Explains the variations among grownup stem cells and embryonic/umbilical twine stem cells
- Provides either side of the political debate and the professionals and cons of every side's opinions
- Includes clinical luck tales utilizing stem phone remedy and its promise for the future
Comprehensive and impartial, Stem telephone examine For Dummies is the one consultant you want to comprehend this unstable issue.Content:
Chapter 1 portray the huge Strokes of Stem cellphone technological know-how (pages 9–20):
Chapter 2 figuring out Cells and Tissues (pages 21–35):
Chapter three Tracing the historical past of Stem phone learn (pages 37–50):
Chapter four beginning with Embryonic Stem Cells (pages 51–70):
Chapter five figuring out grownup Stem Cells (pages 71–85):
Chapter 6 Exploring different Stem phone resources (pages 87–99):
Chapter 7 realizing Why Scientists mix'n'match Cells (pages 101–119):
Chapter eight having a look into Cancer's Cradle: melanoma Stem Cells (pages 121–135):
Chapter nine utilizing Stem Cells to appreciate and deal with Neurodegenerative ailments (pages 137–158):
Chapter 10 enhancing treatments for illnesses of the center, Liver, and Pancreas (pages 159–169):
Chapter eleven bettering Drug improvement . (pages 171–180):
Chapter 12 the place we're Now: Stem cellphone remedies, Trials, and probabilities (pages 181–199):
Chapter thirteen realizing the position of Stem Cells in Transplants (pages 201–219):
Chapter 14 placing Stem Cells within the financial institution. (pages 221–230):
Chapter 15 Exploring moral, non secular, Philosophical, and ethical Questions (pages 231–248):
Chapter sixteen Getting a deal with on present Stem mobile legislation and guidelines (pages 249–268):
Chapter 17 Following the money: figuring out Stem phone investment and gains (pages 269–283):
Chapter 18 Ten (or So) Stem mobilephone Myths (pages 285–294):
Chapter 19 Ten Hurdles to Stem mobile Use (pages 295–302):
Chapter 20 Ten chances for the way forward for Stem Cells (pages 303–310):
Chapter 21 Ten (or So) activities prior to you think about Stem telephone remedy (pages 311–321):
Chapter 22 Ten (or So) nice assets to stick modern (pages 323–328):