Stem Cells: Scientific Facts and Fiction

Stem Cells: Scientific Fact and Fiction, Third Edition provides a state-of-the-art overview on the field of stem cells and their current applications. The book incorporates the history and first-hand commentaries in the field from clinical and research leaders, covering interesting topics of note, including the first clinical trials to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration and corneal replacement, the cloning of monkeys, the organoid field, and CRISPR-edited genomics. In addition, coverage of adult, embryonic stem cells and iPS cells is included. This new edition distinguishes itself from the multiplicity of websites about stem cells with a broad view of the field. Explains, in a straightforward, non-specialist language the basic biology of stem cells and their applications in modern medicine and future therapyProvides new and expanded coverage of cloning, organoids, 'synthetic' embryos, and much moreIncludes detailed illustrations to assist users with learning on how research is done INDICE: 1. The Biology of the Cell 2. Embryonic Development 3. What are Stem Cells? 4. Of Mice and Men: The History of Embryonic Stem Cells 5. Origins and Types of Stem Cells: What's in a Name? 6. Cloning: History and Current Applications 7. Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells 8. Stem Cells in Veterinary Medicine 9. Cardiomyocytes from Stem Cells: What can we do with them? 10. Adult Stem Cells: Generation of Self-Organizing Mini-Organs in a Dish 11. Stem Cell Tourism 12. Cancer Stem Cells: Where do they come from and where are they going? 13. Human Stem Cells for Organ-on-Chips: Clinical Trials without Patients 14. Stem Cells for Discovery of Effective and Safe New Drugs 15. Patients, Opportunities, and Challenges: Legal and Intellectual Property Issues associated with Stem Cells 16. Stem Cell Perspectives: A Vision of the Future

• ISBN: 978-0-12-820337-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 448
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés