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Stem Cells For Dummies

By Meg Schneider and Lawrence S.B. Goldstein
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Stem Cells For Dummies serves as an accessible guide to understanding the biological marvel of stem cells and their potential applications. This book demystifies the complex science behind stem cells, highlighting their role in medical research and treatment innovations. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the ethical, political, and scientific issues surrounding this cutting-edge field.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the science and potential medical applications of stem cells. It's written in an accessible manner that makes complex topics easy to understand, ideal for anyone new to the subject or those looking to deepen their general knowledge in the field.

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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.

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The first authoritative yet accessible guide to this controversial topic, Stem Cells 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 Cells For Dummies is the only guide you need to understand this volatile issue.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470259283

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

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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