Stem Cells for Dummies®

Copyright © 2010 Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Stem Cells for Dummies®

Author(s): Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider

Published Online: 10 JAN 2012 09:44AM EST

Print ISBN: 9780470259283

Online ISBN: 9781118269244

DOI: 10.1002/9781118269244

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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.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xvi)

    1. Introduction (pages 1–7)

  3. Part I: Brushing Up on Biology

    1. Chapter 1

      Painting the Broad Strokes of Stem Cell Science (pages 9–20)

    2. Chapter 2

      Understanding Cells and Tissues (pages 21–35)

    3. Chapter 3

      Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research (pages 37–50)

  4. Part II: Delving into Stem Cell Science

    1. Chapter 4

      Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells (pages 51–70)

    2. Chapter 5

      Understanding Adult Stem Cells (pages 71–85)

    3. Chapter 6

      Exploring Other Stem Cell Sources (pages 87–99)

    4. Chapter 7

      Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells (pages 101–119)

  5. Part III: Discovering How Stem Cells Can Affect the Future

    1. Chapter 8

      Looking into Cancer's Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells (pages 121–135)

    2. Chapter 9

      Using Stem Cells to Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases (pages 137–158)

    3. Chapter 10

      Improving Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas (pages 159–169)

    4. Chapter 11

      Improving Drug Development . (pages 171–180)

  6. Part IV: Putting Stem Cells to Use Today

    1. Chapter 12

      Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and Possibilities (pages 181–199)

    2. Chapter 13

      Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in Transplants (pages 201–219)

    3. Chapter 14

      Putting Stem Cells in the Bank. (pages 221–230)

  7. Part V: Understanding the Debate: Ethics, Laws, and Money

    1. Chapter 15

      Exploring Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions (pages 231–248)

    2. Chapter 16

      Getting a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies (pages 249–268)

    3. Chapter 17

      Following the Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits (pages 269–283)

  8. Part VI: The Part of Tens

    1. Chapter 18

      Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths (pages 285–294)

    2. Chapter 19

      Ten Hurdles to Stem Cell Use (pages 295–302)

    3. Chapter 20

      Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells (pages 303–310)

    4. Chapter 21

      Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell Treatment (pages 311–321)

    5. Chapter 22

      Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date (pages 323–328)

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      Glossary (pages 329–338)

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      Index (pages 339–360)

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      Advertisement (pages 365–368)

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