Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Turksen, Kursad (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Humana Press, 2013.
• Σειρά: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine,
• Θέματα: Life sciences.; Cancer research.; Reproductive medicine.; Stem cells.; Life Sciences.; Stem Cells.; Cancer Research.; Reproductive Medicine.

This latest volume in Springer's Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine series looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Stem Cell Reviews and Reports,...

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