Chapter 1
Painting the Broad Strokes of Stem Cell Science (pages 9–20)Chapter 2
Understanding Cells and Tissues (pages 21–35)Chapter 3
Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research (pages 37–50)Chapter 4
Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells (pages 51–70)Chapter 5
Understanding Adult Stem Cells (pages 71–85)Chapter 6
Exploring Other Stem Cell Sources (pages 87–99)Chapter 7
Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells (pages 101–119)Chapter 8
Looking into Cancer's Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells (pages 121–135)Chapter 9
Using Stem Cells to Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases (pages 137–158)Chapter 10
Improving Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas (pages 159–169)Chapter 11
Improving Drug Development . (pages 171–180)Chapter 12
Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and Possibilities (pages 181–199)Chapter 13
Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in Transplants (pages 201–219)Chapter 14
Putting Stem Cells in the Bank. (pages 221–230)Chapter 15
Exploring Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions (pages 231–248)Chapter 16
Getting a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies (pages 249–268)Chapter 17
Following the Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits (pages 269–283)Chapter 18
Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths (pages 285–294)Chapter 19
Ten Hurdles to Stem Cell Use (pages 295–302)Chapter 20
Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells (pages 303–310)Chapter 21
Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell Treatment (pages 311–321)Chapter 22
Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date (pages 323–328)Glossary (pages 329–338)Index (pages 339–360)Advertisement (pages 365–368)
