Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Edition

From the reviews:

“This is a compilation of review articles that presents current advances in different areas of research on stem cells and their clinical applications. … It is intended for individuals interested in the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, among them scientists working in industry and academia, physicians and other healthcare professionals, and students of biomedical sciences. … This is a good overview of the directions and challenges in the quickly evolving field of stem cell biology.” (Joanna Goral, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2014)

This latest volume in Springer’s Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine series looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, has assembled a volume of internationally-known scientists who cover topics that are both research and clinically oriented. The contents range from sources of stem cells through their physiological role in health and disease, therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine and ethics and society. An initial overview and a final summary bookend the contents into a cohesive and invaluable volume.