Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions
Author | : Kursad Turksen |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 379 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781461480662 |
ISBN-10 | : 1461480663 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions written by Kursad Turksen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, editor-in-chief of the journal "Stem Cell Reviews and Reports," has assembled a volume of internationally-known scientists who cover topics that are both clinically and research-oriented. The contents range from sources of stem cells through their physiological role in health and disease, therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine, and ethics and society. An initial overview and a final summary bookend the contents into a cohesive and invaluable volume.