Synopses & Reviews
This single reference provides basic information on the multiple disciplines of science as they pertain to the science of stem cells.
Table of Contents
pt. 1. Thebasics --ch. 1. Thenature of stem cells --ch. 2. Thedividing cell --pt. 2.Egg specific functions --ch. 3. Theegg --ch. 4. Theactivated egg --ch. 5. Thezygote --ch. 6.Blastomere cleavage --ch. 7.Early nuclear transfer technology --pt. 3.Embryonic stem cells --ch. 8. Theblastocyst and inner cell mass cells --ch. 9.Organogenesis --ch. 10.Mammalian nuclear transfer technology --ch. 11.Stem cell differentiation --pt. 4.Stem cell therapies --ch. 12.Neurogenerative diseases --ch. 13.Tissue systems failures --pt. 5.Human embryonic stem cells and society --ch. 14. Thereligious, legal, ethical, and scientific debate.