Stem cells : a very short introduction / Jonathan Slack.
Title:
Stem cells : a very short introduction / Jonathan Slack.
ISBN:
9780199603381
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Publication Information:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Physical Description:
xiv, 130 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Contents:
What are stem cells? -- Embryonic stem cells -- Personalized pluripotent stem cells -- Potential therapies using pluripotent stem cells -- Tissue-specific stem cells -- Current therapy with tissue specific stem cells -- Realistic and unrealistic expectations.
Summary:
There is much public interest in stem cells, but also much confusion and misunderstanding. Despite important advances, clinical applications of embryonic stem cells are still in the early stages. In this book the author introduces us to stem cells, explaining what they are, what scientists do with them, why they are important, what stem therapies are available and how they might be used in the future.
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OCLC Number:
ocn754720555
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
