Stem Cells
Scientific Facts and Fiction
by Christine L. Mummery, Anja van de Stolpe, Bernard Roelen
3rd Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128203378 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128226773 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 424 |
Stem Cells: Scientific Facts and Fiction, 3rd Edition, introduces the core principles of stem cell biology and their roles in clinical medicine and emerging therapies. Written in accessible, nonspecialist language, the volume distinguishes itself from fragmented online resources by delivering a broad perspective across the discipline.
The text outlines fundamental cell types, examining embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells. It connects basic cellular mechanisms to modern translational advances, introducing topics such as organoid systems and animal cloning alongside experimental efforts to treat Parkinson disease.
Visual learning features include detailed illustrations showing how laboratory investigations are designed and conducted. The book serves biotech and biomedical researchers alongside medical specialists seeking to extend collaborations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Biology of the Cell
Chapter 2: Embryonic Development
Chapter 3: What are Stem Cells?
Chapter 4: Of Mice and Men: The History of Embryonic Stem Cells
Chapter 5: Origins and Types of Stem Cells: What’s in a Name?
Chapter 6: Cloning: History and Current Applications
Chapter 7: Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells
Chapter 8: Stem Cells in Veterinary Medicine
Chapter 9: Cardiomyocytes from Stem Cells: What can we do with them?
Chapter 10: Adult Stem Cells: Generation of Self-Organizing Mini-Organs in a Dish
Chapter 11: Stem Cell Tourism
Chapter 12: Cancer Stem Cells: Where do they come from and where are they going?
Chapter 13: Human Stem Cells for Organ-on-Chips: Clinical Trials without Patients
Chapter 14: Stem Cells for Discovery of Effective and Safe New Drugs
Chapter 15: Patients, Opportunities, and Challenges: Legal and Intellectual Property Issues associated with Stem Cells
Chapter 16: Stem Cell Perspectives: A Vision of the Future
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