McWhir, Jim.

Stem cells immortality or healthy old age? / [electronic resource] : James McWhir. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2009. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (34 min.) : color, sound). - Stem cells and regenerative medicine : fundamentals, therapeutic applications and ethical considerations, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Stem cells and regenerative medicine : fundamentals, therapeutic applications and ethical considerations. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames. Updated version of a talk first published in 2007.

Contents: What is a stem cell? -- Properties of stem cells -- Adult and embryonic stem cells -- What is immortality? -- Why do we die? -- Mechanisms of programmed cell death -- Mutation -- Connection between tumour protection and ageing -- Impact of regenerative medicine -- Impact of stem cells on lifespan -- Average and maximum lifespan.

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1365 Henry Stewart Talks


Aging.
Stem cells.
Adult Stem Cells.
Aging.
Cell Aging.
Cell Death.
Embryonic Stem Cells.
Neoplasms.
Regenerative Medicine.
Stem Cells--cytology.
Stem Cells--therapeutic use.
Telomere--physiology.
Time Factors.
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