Human Embryonic Stem Cells Second Edition Ann A. Kiessling and Scott C. Anderson New and key features of the Second Edition: * A new chapter on Adult and Fetal Stem Cells discusses the latest developments on the medical use of cord blood and bone marrow. * New modern design and pedagogy make the text ideal for use in special topics in biology courses. * The Additional Readings section at the end of each chapter has been greatly expanded and updated. * New end-of-chapter review questions prompt the reader to reconsider and discuss key material. * Diseases that may be treated by stem cell therapy, including cancer and Parkinson's disease, are discussed. * The ethical issues surrounding the use of stem cell therapy and research are presented. * New and updated gene expression information is included. About the authors Ann A. Kiessling is Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. She studied chemistry and nursing as an undergraduate and received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biophysics from Oregon State University in 1971. As a researcher, she has published over one hundred scientific papers. Scott C. Anderson has been writing books and articles on cutting-edge technology for fifteen years. He and Dr. Kiessling have also collaborated on educational videos designed to explain the exquisite biochemistry of egg maturation and AIDS infection.