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Stem Cells: Health and Medical Issues Today

Autor Evelyn B. Kelly
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 iul 2019 – vârsta până la 17 ani
This accessibly written book explores the different types of stem cells, their current and potential future medical applications, and the many controversies that surround their creation and use.Whether from adults or embryos, stem cells have the potential to develop into many other types of cells-an ability that makes them potentially invaluable for curing a wide variety of diseases and disorders. And while some stem cell treatments are already in use today and have achieved remarkable results, the use of such cells continues to be clouded in controversy.This second edition of Steam Cells offers a wealth of new information and features. Coverage of research breakthroughs in the past decade has been added, including descriptions of recently discovered types of stem cells and stem cell therapies. In addition to addressing ethical and scientific controversies, the book also addresses issues such as the discrepancy between the public's expectations for regenerative medicine and current medical realities. Also new in this edition is a collection of case studies, each of which helps to make the topics discussed in the book more accessible to readers.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781440865961
ISBN-10: 1440865965
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:Revised
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Greenwood
Seria Health and Medical Issues Today

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Offers additional and updated information since the first edition, including expanded coverage of popularly contested topics such as weight loss medications and genetic contributors to obesity

Notă biografică

Evelyn B. Kelly, PhD, is adjunct professor at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida, and a freelance writer on medical topics.

Cuprins

Series ForewordIntroductionPart I: Overview and Background Information1 Stem Cells 1012 History of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Research through the 1980s3 Stem Cell Research Explodes: 1990-20104 Stem Cell Research: 2010 and Beyond5 Sources of Stem Cells: Embryonic Stem Cells and Embryonic Germ Cells6 Sources of Stem Cells: Adult Stem Cells7 Sources of Stem Cells: Mesenchymal Stem Cells8 The Role of Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine9 Stem Cell Therapy: The Brain and Nervous System10 Stem Cell Therapy: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems11 Stem Cell Therapy: The Circulatory System12 Stem Cell Therapy: The Skin13 Stem Cell Therapy: The Endocrine SystemPart II: Issues and Controversies14 What Are the Ethical Issues Regarding Stem Cell Research?15 Should Religious Views Enter into the Stem Cell Discussion?16 How Do U.S. Policies Concerning Stem Cells Compare to Other Countries?17 Is Stem Cell Research a Boon or Boondoggle?18 What Are the Future Prospects and Trends of Stem Cell Research?Part III: ScenariosCase StudiesGlossaryTimelineSources for Further InformationIndexAbout the Author