Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction

Abstract

\n Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction explains what stem cells are, why they are important, what scientists do with them, and how they might be used in the future. It tackles recent scientific and clinical developments surrounding stem cells, exploring their enormous therapeutic potential to treat diseases, such as macular degeneration, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. It also provides cautions against false claims from some clinics offering treatments and draws out lessons for the development of new stem therapies in the future. The VSI deals with the science and medicine of stem cells rather than with ethics, law, or politics.