Abstract

The purpose of the book is to bring together in one place the different facets of regenerative biology and medicine while providing the reader with an overview of the basic and clinically-oriented research that is being done. Not only does the content cover a plethora tissues and systems, it also includes information about the developmental plasticity of adult stem cells and the regeneration of appendages.
As part of its balanced presentation, Regenerative Biology and Medicine does address the biological/bioethical issues and challanges involved in the new and exciting field of regenerative biology and medicine.
*Tissues covered include skin, hair, teeth, cornea, and central neural types
*Systems presented are digestive, respiratory, urogenital, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular
*Includes amphibians as powerful research models
*Discusses appendage regeneration in amphibians and mammals
"...a terrific reference for anyone toying with the idea of moving into this field...an enormous breath of coverage..."
- Ken Muneoka, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
"...of tremendous importance to researchers and clinicians working in the fields of regeneration and stem cell biology."
- Jonathan Henry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"...a landmark publication for regenerative medicine.”
- Jeremy Brockes, University College London
"Every institute should have it as their background reading and mission statement. I can't recommend it highly enough, it has been long awaited."
- Malcolm Maden, King’s College London
"...wonderful and comprehensive, providing readers with the basis of regeneration biology and medicine..."
- Katsutoshi Yoshizato, University of Hiroshima