Stem cells and medicine [electronic resource] / Ron McKay.
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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, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (43 min.) : color, sound)Other title: Title from publisher's web site: Stem cell biology and neurodegenerative diseasesSubject(s): Neurodegenerative Diseases | Regenerative Medicine | Stem CellsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Types of stem cells: embryonic or pluripotent, somatic, fetal vs. adult -- Are stem cells a threat or a benefit? -- Neurons are molecularly complex -- Stem cells in the developing brain -- Stem cells in the blood -- Stem cells and plasticity -- Stem cells make real neurons -- Controlled differentiation of stem cells -- Neurodegenerative diseases and use of stem cells.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.