Scientific, Clinical and Commercial Development of the Stem Cell - From Radiobiology to Regenerative Medicine

This book provides a timely analysis of the past, present and future of the stem cell. It uncovers an intriguing and paradoxical story of scientific setbacks and advance, medical breakthroughs and technical innovation amid ongoing uncertainty about the nature of the stem cell.

List of contents

1. Radiobiological Beginnings: What is the 'Recovery Factor?' 2. Bone Marrow Transplantation 1957-1983: From Clinical Failure to Clinical Success 3. HSC-Based Transplantation Medicine: The Commodification of the Stem Cell 4. A New Therapeutic Paradigm: Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine 5. Capitalising Stem Cell Potential: Building Stem Cell Biotechnology 6. The Stem Cell Bioeconomy: Frameworks and Interpretations 7. Conclusion

About the author

University of Nottingham, UK

Summary

This book provides a timely analysis of the past, present and future of the stem cell. It uncovers an intriguing and paradoxical story of scientific setbacks and advance, medical breakthroughs and technical innovation amid ongoing uncertainty about the nature of the stem cell.

Product details

• Authors: Alison Kraft, Alison (University of Nottingham Kraft, Kraft Alison
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415449939
• ISBN: 978-0-415-44993-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Genetics and Society; Genetics and Society
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Genetics, genetic engineering; Sociology, Science: general issues, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SCIENCE / General, biotechnology, Technology: general issues, Medical Genetics, Genetics (non-medical)