Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Slack (English) Paperback Book

Description: Stem Cells by Jonathan Slack 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The topic of stem cells has a high profile in the media. Weve made important advances in our scientific understanding, but despite this the clinical applications of stem cells are still in their infancy and most real stem cell therapy carried out today is some form of bone marrow transplantation. At the same time, a scandalous spread of unproven stem cell treatments by private clinics represents a serious problem, with treatments being offered which are backed bylimited scientific rationale, and which are at best ineffective, and at worse harmful. This Very Short Introduction introduces stem cells, exploring what they are, and whatscientists do with them. Introducing the different types of stem cells, Jonathan Slack explains how they can be used to treat diseases such as retinal degeneration, diabetes, Parkinsons disease, heart disease, and spinal trauma. He also discusses the important technique of bone marrow transplantation and some other types of current stem cell therapy, used for the treatment of blindness and of severe burns. Slack warns against fake stem cell treatments and discusses how to distinguish real fromfake treatments. He also describes the latest scientific progress in the field, and looks forward to what we can expect to happen in the next few yearsVery ShortIntroductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Jonathan Slack is a developmental and stem cell biologist. He was Director of the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota 2007-2013, and has written six books, including Essential Developmental Biology, (2001); Genes: A Very Short Introduction, (2014); and The Science of Stem Cells, (2017). Slack is an elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), was awarded the Waddington Medal of the British Societyfor Developmental Biology in 2002, and WAS elected a Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) in 2004. Table of Contents Preface1: What are stem cells?2: Embryonic stem cells3: Personalised pluripotent stem cells4: Therapy using pluripotent stem cells5: Tissue-specific stem cells6: Therapy using tissue-specific stem cells7: Expectations: realistic and unrealisticGlossaryFurther ReadingIndex Long Description The topic of stem cells has a high profile in the media. Weve made important advances in our scientific understanding, but despite this the clinical applications of stem cells are still in their infancy and most real stem cell therapy carried out today is some form of bone marrow transplantation. At the same time, a scandalous spread of unproven stem cell treatments by private clinics represents a serious problem, with treatments being offered which are backed bylimited scientific rationale, and which are at best ineffective, and at worse harmful. This Very Short Introduction introduces stem cells, exploring what they are, and what scientists do with them. Introducing the different types of stem cells, Jonathan Slack explains how they can be used to treat diseases such as retinal degeneration, diabetes, Parkinsons disease, heart disease, and spinal trauma. He also discusses the important technique of bone marrow transplantation and some other types of current stem cell therapy, used for the treatment of blindness and of severeburns. Slack warns against fake stem cell treatments and discusses how to distinguish real from fake treatments. He also describes the latest scientific progress in the field, and looks forward to what we can expect to happen in the next few years Very Short Introductions : Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Feature Explains the nature of stem cells and introduces the different kinds of stem cellsExplores their important applications in the treatment of disease and injuriesDescribes the rise of popular but false stem cell treatments, and how to distinguish between real and fake therapiesConsiders current research using stem cells and possible developments over the coming yearsPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide New Feature Preface 1. What are stem cells? 2. Embryonic stem cells 3. Personalised pluripotent stem cells 4. Therapy using pluripotent stem cells 5. Tissue-specific stem cells 6. Therapy using tissue-specific stem cells 7. Expectations: realistic and unrealistic Glossary Further Reading Index Details ISBN0198869290 Author Jonathan Slack Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2021 ISBN-10 0198869290 ISBN-13 9780198869290 Publication Date 2021-09-23 Format Paperback Language English Edition 2nd UK Release Date 2021-09-23 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 16 black and white images Pages 160 NZ Release Date 2021-09-23 Birth 1935 Affiliation Emeritus professor, University of Bath and University of Minnesota Position Emeritus Professor Qualifications PhD Edition Description 2nd Revised edition DEWEY 616.02774 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-12-15 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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