Stem cells [electronic resource] : immortality or healthy old age? / James McWhir.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Stem cells and regenerative medicine : fundamentals, therapeutic applications and ethical considerations: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2009Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (34 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): 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 FactorsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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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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Mode of access: World Wide Web.