How can you bend water with a ruler? What makes grass green? How do machines work? What happens if you add raisins to a fizzy drink? Why don't seals freeze in icy water? Can anything stop paper clips from sinking? This book will show you how to discover the answers to these questions and more - making you think like a scientist in a few simple steps.
Difference between tissue specific stem cells and embryonic stem cells is explained. The advantages of the latter are included. The application of human pluripotent stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells,
This volume covers a double grouping of vital topics in cell biology, exploring the role of stem cells in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, as well as examining the role that cancer stem c
Stem cells have great potential in regenerative medicine and tissue injury. Regulation of stem cell homeostasis in a 3D microenvironment is controlled by the niche components that influence stem cell
Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells are mature cells that have been genetically reprogrammed so that they return to their embryonic state. It is not yet known if iPS stem cells and embryonic stem cel
As in volume 1 of this series, this volume presents information on stem cells and cancer stem cells; Therapeutic Applications in disease and tissue/organ injury. Methodologies of regenerative medicine
It is my hope that subsequent volumes of the series will join this volume in assisting in the more complete understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and cell-based treatment of major hum
Explore the core subject of math in this engaging book from the world of Basher STEM JuniorOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Math covers 40 topics from th
STEM Lesson Guideposts presents a clear and actionable approach for teachers and leaders to follow in developing meaningful STEM lessons and units. This companion to the bestselling STEM Lesson Essent
Biology of Stem Cells and the Molecular Basis of the Stem Cells concentrates upon adult stem cells, particularly on mesenchymal cell populations, whichis the author's area of expertise. The tex
It is essential to understand how stem cells interact with their microenvironment, the so-called stem cell niche, to establish and maintain their function. In this series, "Advances in Stem Cells and
Stem cell mobilization represents a transient increase in the levels of circulating stem and progenitor cells. In Stem Cell Mobilization: Methods in Protocols, expert researchers in the field detail c
This volume will cover a series of reviews on stem cells including adult and embryonic stem cells. Speakers were invited to present these talks during the Stem Cell Symposia in fall of 2010, in Samsun
The “cancer stem cell” hypothesis postulates that cancer arises from a subpopulation of tumor-initiating cells or cancer stem cells (CSCs). While the idea of cancer stem cells has been around for more
In The STEM Club GoesExploring, students explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. While interviewing STEM professionals, the students prepareto make career presentations duri
Stem-Cell Nanoengineering reviews the applications of nanotechnology in the fields of stem cells, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Topics addressed include various types of stem cells, u
STEM Road Map: A Framework for Integrated STEM Education is the first resource to offer an integrated STEM curricula encompassing the entire K-12 spectrum, with complete grade-level learning based on
STEM Road Map: A Framework for Integrated STEM Education is the first resource to offer an integrated STEM curricula encompassing the entire K-12 spectrum, with complete grade-level learning based on
The Cell Biology of Stem Cells discusses multiple aspects of stem cell biology, ranging from their basic molecular characteristics to the in vivo stem cell trafficking of adult stem cells and the adul
Presents information on what stem cells are, how they work, what plans scientists have, and explains the debates on all sides of the stem cell controversy.
This book explores the regenerative properties of fetal stem cells, from feto-maternal cell traffic through perinatal stem cells, with a discussion of key topics including stem cell banking, drug scre
"Preface: the first volume of Stem cells deals with the fundamental principles that govern embryonic and somatic stem cell biology. Historically, the identification and characterization of such pathwa
For courses in Intermediate Algebra. A truly STEM-focused approach to intermediate algebra Intermediate Algebra: A STEM Approach empowers future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Ma
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can divide to reproduce themselves. This book on stem cell biology discusses the application of the stem cells for various purposes such as tissue regenerati
Stem cells are found in multicellular organisms. They have two broad categories - embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. They are generally found in undifferentiated form and can be transformed in
Cancer Stem Cells covers a wide range of topics in cancer stem cell biology, including the functional characteristics of cancer stem cells and how they're generated, where they are localized, the mean
In its updated edition, this book reviews critical progress in stem cell biology, and discusses working with embryonic and fetal stem cells as well as induced pluripotent stem cells. Covers ethics, th
