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Informationen zum Autor Evelyn B. Kelly , PhD, is an independent scholar in the USA who has written 10 books and over 400 journal articles. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and is past president of American Medical Writer's Association, Florida chapter. Klappentext 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Introduction Part I: Overview and Background Information 1 Stem Cells 101 2 History of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Research through the 1980s 3 Stem Cell Research Explodes: 1990-2010 4 Stem Cell Research: 2010 and Beyond 5 Sources of Stem Cells: Embryonic Stem Cells and Embryonic Germ Cells 6 Sources of Stem Cells: Adult Stem Cells 7 Sources of Stem Cells: Mesenchymal Stem Cells 8 The Role of Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine 9 Stem Cell Therapy: The Brain and Nervous System 10 Stem Cell Therapy: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 11 Stem Cell Therapy: The Circulatory System 12 Stem Cell Therapy: The Skin 13 Stem Cell Therapy: The Endocrine System Part II: Issues and Controversies 14 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: Scenarios Case Studies Glossary Timeline Sources for Further Information Index About the Author ...
