Stem Cells
Scientific Facts and Fiction

Illuminates the emerging field of stem cells for a growing audience beyond the lab

Christine L. Mummery (Author), Anja van de Stolpe (Author), Bernard Roelen (Author), Hans Clevers (Author)

9780128203378, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 26 January 2021

424 pages, 75 illustrations (25 in full color)
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.66 kg

Stem Cells: Scientific Facts and Fiction, Third Edition, provides a state-of-the-art overview on the field of stem cells and their current applications. The book incorporates the history and firsthand commentaries in the field from clinical and research leaders, covering interesting topics of note, including the first clinical trials to treat Parkinson disease, macular degeneration, and corneal replacement, the cloning of monkeys, the organoid field, and CRISPR-edited genomics. In addition, coverage of adult, embryonic stem cells and iPS cells is included. This new edition distinguishes itself from the multiplicity of websites about stem cells with a broad view of the field.

1. The Biology of the Cell
2. Embryonic Development
3. What are Stem Cells?
4. Of Mice and Men: The History of Embryonic Stem Cells
5. Origins and Types of Stem Cells: What’s in a Name?
6. Cloning: History and Current Applications
7. Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells
8. Stem Cells in Veterinary Medicine
9. Cardiomyocytes from Stem Cells: What can we do with them?
10. Adult Stem Cells: Generation of Self-Organizing Mini-Organs in a Dish
11. Stem Cell Tourism
12. Cancer Stem Cells: Where do they come from and where are they going?
13. Human Stem Cells for Organ-on-Chips: Clinical Trials without Patients
14. Stem Cells for Discovery of Effective and Safe New Drugs
15. Patients, Opportunities, and Challenges: Legal and Intellectual Property Issues associated with Stem Cells
16. Stem Cell Perspectives: A Vision of the Future

Subject Areas: Cellular biology [cytology PSF], Developmental biology [PSC], Personal & public health [MBNH], Biotechnology industries [KNDH1]