Stem Cells For Dummies : For Dummies - Lawrence S.B. Goldstein

Stem Cells For Dummies

By: Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Meg Schneider

Paperback | 15 January 2010 | Edition Number 1

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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.

Author Information: 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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