This book focuses on the factors that maintain stem cells in a pluripontent state or drive them to create differentiated and lineage-committed cells in vitro and in vivo.
* Gives a comprehensive overview of current issues in stem cell research
* Unites a general consideration of stem cell research with a specific concentration on the key issue of nuclear reprogramming
* Discusses important ethical and policy issues which create the framework within which scientists carry out stem cell research
* Contributions from leading figures in the field