"The Greek Titan, Prometheus, is a fitting symbol for regenerative medicine. As punishment for giving fire to Humankind, Zeus ordered Prometheus chained to a rock and sent an eagle to eat his liver each day. However, Prometheus' liver was able to regenerate itself daily, enabling him to survive...."
--from the introduction chapter of NIH report "Regenerative Medicine", as Prometheus is depicted on the cover page of the ebook.
"Written by experts in stem cell research, this free of charge report on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, describes advances made since 2001 and outlines the expectations for future developments. It discusses current stem cell biology, not limited to NIH-funded research. Authors explain research using cells from embryos, fetal tissue, and adult tissues."
The topics covered are:
- Chapter 1: Embryonic Stem Cells
- Chapter 2: Bone Marrow (Hematopoietic) Stem Cells
- Chapter 3: Repairing the Nervous System with Stem Cells
- Chapter 4: Use of Genetically Modified Stem Cells in Experimental Gene Therapies
- Chapter 5: Intellectual Property of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
- Chapter 6: Mending a Broken Heart: Stem Cells and Cardiac Repair
- Chapter 7: Are Stem Cells the Next Frontier for Diabetes Treatment?
- Chapter 8: Alternate Methods for Preparing Pluripotent Stem Cells
Source: Regenerative Medicine. Department of Health and Human Services. August 2006.
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