Stem Cells For Dummies^?

by Lawrence S.B. Goldstein; Meg Schneider

ISBN13:
9780470649886
ISBN10:
0470649887
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2010-03-01
Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

The first authoritative yet accessible guide to this controversial topicStem Cell Research For Dummies offers a balanced, plain-English look at this politically charged topic, cutting away the hype and presenting the facts clearly for you, free from debate. It explains what stem cells are and what they do, the legalities of harvesting them and using them in research, the latest research findings from the U.S. and abroad, and the prospects for medical stem cell therapies in the short and long term. Explains the differences between adult stem cells and embryonic/umbilical cord stem cells Provides both sides of the political debate and the pros and cons of each side's opinions Includes medical success stories using stem cell therapy and its promise for the futureComprehensive and unbiased, Stem Cell Research For Dummies is the only guide you need to understand this volatile issue.

Introduction
Brushing Up on Biology
Painting the Broad Strokes of Stem Cell Science
Understanding Cells and Tissues
Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research
Delving into Stem Cell Science
Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells
Understanding Adult Stem Cells
Exploring Other Stem Cell Sources
Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells
Discovering How Stem Cells Can Affect the Future
Looking into Cancer's Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells
Using Stem Cells to Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases
Improving Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas
Improving Drug Development
Putting Stem Cells to Use Today
Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and Possibilities
Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in Transplants
Putting Stem Cells in the Bank
Understanding the Debate: Ethics, Laws, and Money
Exploring Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions
Getting a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies
Following the Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits
The Part of Tens
Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths
Ten Hurdles to Stem Cell Use
Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells
Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell Treatment
Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date
Glossary
Index
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