Proteus Effect - Stem Cells and Their Promise for Medicine

Klappentext Part detective story! part portrait of the state of cutting-edge biomedicine! "The Proteus Effect" describes the little-known events leading up to the discovery of the stem cell--and goes on to describe its vast potential. Zusammenfassung Stem cells could be the key that unlocks cures to scores of diseases and illnesses, such as Parkinson's disease, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and even baldness. This title recounts the events leading up to the discovery of stem cells. It also explores the ethical debates.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Ann B Parson, Joseph Henry Press, National Academy Of Sciences, Ann B Parson, Ann B. Parson, Ann B. National Academy of Sciences Parson
• Edition: National Academy Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 01.12.2004
• EAN: 9780309089883
• ISBN: 978-0-309-08988-3
• Pages: 312
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Général, dictionnaires; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Biologie > Génétique