Stem Cells For Dummies ebook

The first authoritative yet accessible guide to thiscontroversial topic Stem Cell Research For Dummies offers a balanced,plain-English look at this politically charged topic, cutting awaythe hype and presenting the facts clearly for you, free fromdebate. It explains what stem cells are and what they do, thelegalities of harvesting them and using them in research, thelatest research findings from the U.S. and abroad, and theprospects for medical stem cell therapies in the short and longterm. * Explains the differences between adult stem cells andembryonic/umbilical cord stem cells * Provides both sides of the political debate and the pros andcons of each side's opinions * Includes medical success stories using stem cell therapy andits promise for the future Comprehensive and unbiased, Stem Cell Research ForDummies is the only guide you need to understand this volatileissue.