Stem Cells For Dummies

Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider

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Wiley
15 January 2010

Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments; Medical research; Mathematics & Sciences

The first authoritative yet accessible guide to this controversial topic

Stem 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 future

Comprehensive and unbiased, Stem Cell Research For Dummies is the only guide you need to understand this volatile issue.

By: Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780470259283
ISBN 10: 0470259280
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15 January 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, PhD, one of the world's foremost experts in stem cell research, is Director of the Stem Cell Initiative at the University of California, San Diego. Meg Schneider is the author or coauthor of several books, including COPD For Dummies.

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Stem Cells For Dummies

Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider

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