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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.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Brushing Up on Biology 9
Chapter 1: Painting the Broad Strokes of Stem Cell Science 11
Chapter 2: Understanding Cells and Tissues 21
Chapter 3: Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research 37
Part II: Delving into Stem Cell Science 51
Chapter 4: Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells 53
Chapter 5: Understanding Adult Stem Cells 71
Chapter 6: Exploring Other Stem Cell Sources 87
Chapter 7: Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells 101
Part III: Discovering How Stem Cells Can Affect the Future 121
Chapter 8: Looking into Cancer's Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells 123
Chapter 9: Using Stem Cells to Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases 137
Chapter 10: Improving Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas 159
Chapter 11: Improving Drug Development 171
Part IV: Putting Stem Cells to Use Today 181
Chapter 12: Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and Possibilities 183
Chapter 13: Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in Transplants 201
Chapter 14: Putting Stem Cells in the Bank 221
Part V: Understanding the Debate: Ethics, Laws, and Money 231
Chapter 15: Exploring Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions 233
Chapter 16: Getting a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies 249
Chapter 17: Following the Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits 269
Part VI: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths 287
Chapter 19: Ten Hurdles to Stem Cell Use 295
Chapter 20: Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells 303
Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell Treatment 311
Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date 323
Glossary 329
Index 339
