LibGuides: BIOG 161 (Miller): Stem Cells

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Stem Cells by Paul Knoepfler
Call Number: EBSCO E-Book
ISBN: 9789814508803
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
The author's goal with this insider's guide is to give readers the information needed to distinguish between the ubiquitous hype and legitimate hope found throughout the stem cell world. The book answers the most common questions that people have about stem cells.
Stem Cells by Kursad Turksen (Editor)
Call Number: OhioLINK E-Book
ISBN: 9781461480662
Publication Date: 2013-09-24
This volume looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking.
Stem Cells: Basics and Clinical Translation by Robert Chunhua Zhao (Editor)
Call Number: OhioLINK E-Book
ISBN: 9789401772730
Publication Date: 2015-09-14
This book provides a comprehensive review of the properties of various stem cell types, the mechanisms of their behaviors and their potential clinical application.
Stem Cells Handbook by Stewart Sell (Editor)
Call Number: OhioLINK E-Book
ISBN: 9781461476962
Publication Date: 2013-08-16
The text covers basic knowledge of stem cell biology, stem cell ethics, development of techniques for applying stem cell therapy, the technology of obtaining appropriate cells for transplantation as well as the role of stem cells in cancer and how therapy may be directed to cancer stem cells.

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