Stem cell technologies: basics & applications

Thorough coverage of the basics of stem cell technologies and applications. Stem cell-based therapies, also known as cell replacement therapies or regenerative medicine, provide the means to cure a host of diseases and disorders. Featuring 28 contributions from prestigious global experts, this book details the basics of stem cell biology and explores therapeutic and medical treatments stem cells can offer. The book covers embryonic and adult stem cells and includes a 32-page color insert with 70 color figures.