Stem cells scientific facts and fiction / edited by Christine Mummery, Anja Van De Stolpe, Bernard A.J. Roelen, Hans Clevers.

Format Electronic
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoLondon : Elsevier/AP, Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, 2014.
Descriptionxi, 433 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 2014 [EBCBGMB14]
Subjects
Stem cells.
Stem cells--Research.
Embryonic stem cells.
Cell differentiation.
Stem Cells.
Stem Cell Research.

Other author/creatorMummery, C. L. (Christine L.), 1953-
Other author/creatorStolpe, Anja van de, 1956-
Other author/creatorRoelen, Bernard A. J., 1968-
Other author/creatorClevers, Hans.
Contents The biology of the cell -- Embryonic development -- What are stem cells? -- Of mice and men : the history of embryonic stem cells -- Origins and types of stem cells : what's in a name? -- Cloning : history and current applications -- Regenerative medicine : clinical applications of stem cells -- Stem cells in veterinary medicine -- Cardiomyocytes from stem cells : what can we do with them? -- Adult stem cells : generation of self-organizing mini-organs in a dish -- Stem cell tourism -- Cancer stem cells : where do they come from and where are they going? -- Human stem cells for organs-on-chips : clinical trials without patients? -- Stem cells for discovery of effective and safe new drugs -- Patents, opportunities, and challenges : legal and intellectual property issues associated with stem cells -- Stem cell perspectives : a vision of the future.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014451116
ISBN9780124115514 (pbk.)
ISBN0124115519 (pbk.)

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