Book description
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.
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.
