BOOK: Stem Cells Hype and Hope

Author: K.A. Sagar

Language: English

Paper Binding: Rs. 175

The book endeavours to explore not only the basic science and biology of various kinds of stem cells and also explores extensively its applicatory aspects, especially the vital use of these unique cells in the rapidly evolving branch of transplantation and regenerative medicine. The use of novel stem cell based therapies in therapeutic regimens ranging from stem cell banking to therapy for curing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, etc. are also discussed.

Attempt has also been made to address the highly volatile and publicly much debated ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, especially embryonic stem cell research. Besides, the book also deals with how best to reconcile the many ethical dilemmas and challenges that this branch of science throws up without losing out on the numerous promises that it holds not only for the basic researcher but also for all those multitudes op people suffering from crippling diseases hitherto thought incurable.

The author has a Ph. D in Applied Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Mumbai.