Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine
Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health ,  National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies
Publisher:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309076302


Pages:   112
Publication Date:   25 February 2002
Format:   Paperback
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This text debates the issues surrounding scientific research on stem cells, particularly embryonic stem cells. It investigates the ethical dilemmas which stem cell research raises, pitting them against the therapeautic potential such research may have. The book explores how projects are funded, detailing how such research can take place as well as asking whether it should, taking into consideration the scientific, biological and economic points of view.

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Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health ,  National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9780309076302


ISBN 10:   0309076307
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   25 February 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Project Overview and Definitions; 4 2. Adult Stem Cells; 5 3. Embryonic Stem Cells; 6 4. Opportunities for and Barriers to Progress in Stem Cell Research for Regenerative Medicine; 7 5. Findings and Recommendations; 8 References; 9 Glossary; 10 Appendix A: Committee Biographies; 11 Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and Speaker Biographies; 12 Index

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Committee on the Biological and Biomedical Applications of Stem Cell Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health, Institute of Medicine

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