Oxford Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction By Jonathan Slack (9780198869290)

Description

Stem cells are a rapidly developing area of research. This book explains the nature and different types of stem cells, explores their applications in medicine for treating diseases and injuries, and considers the major areas of current research.

• Explains the nature of stem cells and introduces the different kinds of stem cells
• Explores their important applications in the treatment of disease and injuries
• Describes the rise of popular but false stem cell treatments, and how to distinguish between real and fake therapies
• Considers current research using stem cells and possible developments over the coming years
• Part of the Very Short Introductions series – over ten million copies sold worldwide