Stem Cells For Dummies

This book is a complete, unbiased, authoritative guide on stem cell research and its implications for the human race. Each issue in the topic is carefully, thoroughly, and fairly discussed in clear language.Each point of view, whether political or moral, is considered and weighed. The science behind this very complicated issue is clearly laid out in a manner simple enough for everyone to understand, yet complicated enough to satisfy doctors.I believe that this book should be required reading for anyone with an interest in the topic - which includes anyone and everyone who takes part in health care. This issue is not going to go away. In fact, it is going to become more and more important as science progresses.I wish I could give the book 10 stars. Bravo, Ms. Schneider and Dr. Goldstein!!

This book should be entitled: "Embryonic Stem Cells for Dummies" because it only tells half of the story and omits the other half: Adult Stem Cells, and in particular how Autologous Stem Cell treatment using a patients own stem cells can work and are being used now, both in the US and internationally. If you are interested in a primer on Embryonic Stem Cells and research involving Embryonic Stem Cells, and the hoped for possibilities of future treatments (far far in the future) using Embryonic Stem Cells, then this is the book for you, and there is no question that the authors are certainly experts in the topic of embryonic stem cells. I bought this book to teach my son about stem cells because somewhere it said this was a "balanced" text, but it is not balanced at all and the authors, deeply entrenched in the "Embryonic Stem cells are better then adult stem cells" camp, present a disappointing one sided view of the field. Like I said above, the title is wrong. And for sure, if you are a potential patient as opposed to someone with academic curiosity this book is for sure not for you.But for knowledge of embryonic stem cells, it is an authoritative text.

Slow reading but I did get stem cell injections in both SI joints and I can feel some improvement already, 3 weeks after!

Was super helpful for my research paper on ethical setbacks regarding stem cell research. The terms aren't as scientific as some of the other books out there so it was easier to read through and have a deeper understanding without having tons of background knowledge.

Good introduction to what is out there. There are new approaches but these have developed since this book was published.

Great intro to stem cells!

Great introductory book on Stem Cells. Perfect for a person looking for a basic understanding of the different types of cells and the basic techniques to create different stem cells.

THIS BOOK, AS THE SERIES NAME INDICATES, IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO STEM CELLS FOR PERSONS INTERESTED ON THE SUBJECT. IT IS WELL WRITTEN WITH SUFFICIENT REFERENCES FOR READERS THAT WISH TO LEARN MORE.

A touch outdated now but nevertheless a decent low level introduction. Much will depend on the level of the reader in regard to the field. Those who are entirely unfamiliar (I don't like the term "Dummy" for this series) with the field much will be found to provide a starting point from which they can springboard their own investigation. They will then realise how advanced and complex the topic is. Those who already have some basic knowledge would be better going elsewhere if they wish to advance their depth of cover. Broadly, this piece covers about GCSE level knowledge 14-16 year old) and is slightly too technical/simple for the vaguely interested reader in the topic. This results in having to cover a large area of background explanation which normally would be taken as given for biology students. (for example "The Cell"). That tends to be the burden of many such books about stem cells.It absolutely provides enough material to enable the reader to hold a working knowledge of the standard basics of Stem Cell detail. For those who require this level it does the job but for anyone expecting more cover in depth there are other sources worth considering. I would recommend purchase along with Slack's little tome in the "Very Short Introduction" series for comparative purposes.I find this series generally rather patchy and the books a touch too physically large.

Well written my 16yr old son is enjoying it

I bought this book to understand the basics about Stem Cells as I was writing my Research Paper. I wanted to explain the basics of Stem Cells to the current social issues that surround the topic. The book was very informative and helped me through. I wouldn't have gotten a Merit Award if it wasn't for this.I would definitely give this 5/5 if you are writing a paper, or just out of curiosity about Stem Cell Research.

Auch wenn es nicht in meiner Muttersprache geschrieben ist und ich nur Patient und nicht Mediziner bin, ganz gut zu verstehen. Ich habe nach Anfangsdiagnose, Prostatakrebs, nur noch Palliativ zu behandeln durch viele Informationen von Büchern zu komplementären Therapien die Symptome weg bekommen. Vierschiedene Urologen, Onkologen, Professor Dr. Dr. war dabei, keiner der mich behandelt hat (ich war nur bei anderen, studierten Medizinern in Behandlung) haben mir in den letzten Monaten zu meinen Erfolgen gratuliert. Und doch, erst als ich in diesem Jahr vom Ausgangspunkt aller Krebszellen hörte und mich auch dort weiter bildete, ist mir klar geworden: Körper-Krebszellen, Krebssymptome werden durch Krebsstammzellen erzeugt. Einer meiner Ärzte meinte: Nicht lokalisierbar, nicht therapierbar. Zum besseren Verständnis, das kein Arzt dieser Welt bisher Krebs geheilt hat, sondern bestenfalls Symptome reduzieren konnte, egal ob Schulmedizin oder komplementär, ist dieses Buch von dem Stammzellenpabst, Dr. Goldstein ein Muss. Jetzt gibt es auch schon die ersten Forschungsergebnisse, wie man doch an die CANCERSTEMCELLS herankommen könnte.

Helped me allot with my tests