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Title:

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

Edition:

Second edition.

Publisher:

ElsevierAcademic Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xi, 433 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm

Subject:

Stem cells.
Stem cells--Research.
Embryonic stem cells.
Cell differentiation.
Stem Cells.
Stem Cell Research.

Other Authors:

Mummery, C. L. (Christine L.), 1953- editor.
Stolpe, Anja van de, 1956- editor.
Roelen, Bernard A. J., 1968- editor.
Clevers, Hans, editor.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN:

0124115519
9780124115514

OCLC:

(OCoLC)879582378

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)