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.
Author: Lawrence S. B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 02/02/2010
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780470259283
ISBN10: 0470259280
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Science | Life Sciences | Cell Biology
- Science | Life Sciences | Molecular Biology
About the Author
Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, PhD, one of the world's foremost experts in stem cell research, is Director of the Stem Cell Initiative at the University of California, San Diego. Meg Schneider is the author or coauthor of several books, including COPD For Dummies.
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