Stem Cells For Dummies

Stem Cells For Dummies
ISBN-10
0470649895
ISBN-13
9780470649893
Category
Science
Pages
364
Language
English
Published
2010-02-25
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Meg Schneider, Lawrence S.B. Goldstein

Description

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.

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