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| View Larger Image | Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, Second Edition | Hardcoverby Robert Lanza (Editor), John Gearhart (Editor), Brigid Hogan (Editor), Douglas Melton (Editor), Roger Pederson (Editor), E. Donnall Thomas (Editor), James Thomson (Editor), Sir Ian Wilmut (Editor)
| List Price: | $199.95 | | Price: | $159.96 | | You Save: | $39.99 (20%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Academic Press | | Edition: | 2ndnd Edition | | Page Count: | 680 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 06, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 259,412th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
First developed as an accessible abridgement of the successful Handbook of Stem Cells, Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners and students that are embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of seven editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells with a presentation by the world?s experts of the latest research information about specific organ systems. From basic biology/mechanisms, early development, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm, methods to application of stem cells to specific human diseases, regulation and ethics, and patient perspectives, no topic in the field of stem cells is left uncovered. * Contributions by Nobel Laureates and leading international investigators* Includes two entirely new chapters devoted exclusively to iPS written by the scientists who made the breakthroug* Edited by a world-renowned author and researcher to present a complete story of stem cells in research, in application, and as the subject of political debate |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 5 reviews)
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Lacks sufficient references by Julie G. (Somerset, NJ)  3 Stars
September 28, 2009
The 69 chapters in this book, the 2nd edition published in July 2009, together contain a wealth of information from developmental biology and molecular biology to medicine. Many chapters contain helpful diagrams and pictures to go along with explanations. However, it is very mammalian-oriented, with insufficient coverage of regeneration and stem cell biology in non-mammals. In addition, this type of book should have many more references at the end of each chapter that can lead the reader to the original journal articles rather than a list of review articles. Some chapters have better lists of references than others. Overall, the Essentials of Stem Cell Biology contains more than essentials for mammalian stem cell biology, including methods, but is deficient in essentials such as non-mammalian stem cell biology and references to primary research articles.
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Fast shipping and good product by Athip Limcharoen (Pittsburgh, PA USA)  5 Stars
August 18, 2009
I have this book shipped from US to Thailand. I cannot believe that it takes only two weeks which is earlier than I expected it to be arriving. This book is a must for researcher and student who work on stem cell research. It's a good reference with the most up-to-date information.
A special feature of this book include the information about iPS cell. It really help me understand what is stem cell and its application. However, the book is not for a beginner in this field. Some aspects in this book require advance knowledge in Cell biology, Immunology as well as Genetics Science. I don't have a very strong background in cell biology at all and I know nothing about immunology and genetics at all. So I have to review those information first in order to understand what it says in the book.
But I give more than 5 stars for this book!
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Essentials of Stem Cell Biology by Michael H. Creer (Ladue, MO United States) 5 Stars
January 03, 2007
Well balanced, superbly written muiltiauthored textbook. Excellent discussion of basic cell biology of embryonic and adult (nonembryonic) stem cells from multiple sources, laboratory techniques and potential clinical applications and includes a chapter on ethics and national policy for stem cell research. Suitable for students, clinicians as well as experienced stem cell biologists.
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Review by New England Journal of Medicine by L. Han 5 Stars
July 31, 2006
"Essentials of Stem Cell Biology belongs on the shelf of every researcher, clinician, and student who is interested in new developments in stem cell research and the related treatment options that are being developed."
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Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, First Edition by Jason S. Leong (California) 5 Stars
March 19, 2006
The best for Stem Cell Biology for student or for someone who like to learn new things.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Human Stem Cell Manual: A Laboratory Guide
by Jeanne F. Loring (Editor), Robin L. Wesselschmidt (Editor), Philip H. Schwartz (Editor)
Stem cells are self-replicating and undifferentiated, meaning their function is not yet cell, tissue, or organ-specific. Due to the unique nature of these cells, research into their biology and function holds great promise for therapeutic applications through replacement or repair of diseased and damaged cells. This reader-friendly manual provides a practical "hands on" guide to the culture of human embryonic and somatic stem cells. By presenting methods for embryonic and adult lines...
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| Developmental Biology, Eighth Edition
by Scott F. Gilbert (Author)
The Eighth Edition of Developmental Biology expands its coverage of the mechanisms of development, the roles that environmental factors play in development, the medical applications of our knowledge of development, and the roles that development plays in evolution, highlighting all the incredible advances that have been made in the last three years. Written primarily for undergraduate biology majors, it also serves to introduce graduate students and medical students to developmental...
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| Cell of Cells: The Global Race to Capture and Control the Stem Cell
by Cynthia Fox (Author)
Publication Date is March 26, 2007
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| Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)
by Darwin J. Prockop (Editor), Donald G. Phinney (Editor), Bruce A. Bunnell (Editor)
For over forty years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been scrutinized and studied, garnering much attention due to their broad therapeutic efficacy. In Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols, leaders in the field were assembled to contribute detailed methodologies for the isolation and characterization of human and rodent MSCs. Recently, these vital cells have shown therapeutic benefits in the treatment of myocardial infarction, stroke, lung diseases, spinal cord injury and other...
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| Essential Stem Cell Methods (Reliable Lab Solutions)
by Robert Lanza (Editor), Irina Klimanskaya (Editor)
As part of the Reliable Lab Solutions series, this volume offers an abridged and comprehensive update of selected chapters that first appeared in the three-volume stem cell series published in Methods in Enzymology. Currently, stem cells are of great interest to scientists and clinicians due to their unique ability to differentiate into various tissues of the body, making them a promising source of cells for regenerative medicine and drug discovery as well as an excellent model of vertebrate...
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