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652654
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| Title & Author
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Stem cells : : scientific facts and fiction /\ written and edited by Christine Mummery ... [and others]
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| Edition Statement
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First edition
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ix, 312 pages :: illustrations (chiefly color), color map ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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0123815355
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: 9780123815354
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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The biology of the cell -- Embryonic development -- What are stem cells? -- Of mice and men : the history of the stem cell -- Origins and types of stem cells -- Cloning -- Regenerative medicine : clinical applications of stem cells -- Cardiomyocytes from stem cells : what can we do with them? -- Stem cell tourism -- Stem cells in cancer and cancer stem cells -- Stem cells for discovery of effective and safe new drugs -- Legal and intellectual property issues associated with stem cells -- Stem cell perspectives : a vision of the future
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| Abstract
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-Easy to understand, with all terms defined and explained for beginners, while maintaining comprehensive content for professional-level reference --
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-Richly illustrated, allowing the reader to visualize stem cells, their function, and surrounding research --
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-Stand alone chapters provide easy access to important topics --
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-Verified links and references help the reader easily find sources of accurate information --
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Enthusiasm for stem cells in recent years has resulted in overwhelming coverage in current literature and media. The effect of this coverage is confusion over the implications, applications, and prospects for the future leaving behind many questions. --
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This book provides readers with a state of the art overview of the scientific facts. It addresses the scientific fiction and presents foundations for readers to understand what the field of stem cells is about, where it is going, and why so many of the promised therapies are still far from clinical application. Peppered with interviews from some of the top scientists in the field, the authors describe examples of clinical successes and highlight exciting new research to provide a realistic and accurate look at stem cells and the surrounding research. --Book Jacket
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Stem cells
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| LC Classification
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QH588.S83S7497 2011
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| Added Entry
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Mummery, C. L., (Christine L.),1953-
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