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Stem cells : scientific facts and fiction /

In the past decades our understanding of stem cell biology has increased tremendously. Many types of stem cells have been discovered in tissues of which everyone presumed were unable to regenerate in adults; these include particularly the heart and the brain. There is vast interest in stem cells fro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Mummery, C. L. (Christine L.), 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Academic, 2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Biology of the Cell
  • Embryonic development
  • Of mice and men: History of stem cells
  • What are stem cells?
  • Origin of stem cells
  • Types of stem cells
  • Cloning: history and current applications
  • Clinical applications of stem cells
  • Cancer stem cells
  • Applications for drugs and toxicity screening
  • Venturing in stem cells (law and intellectual property)
  • Future Prospects.