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Introduction. Part I: Brushing Up on Biology. Chapter 1: Painting the Broad Strokes of Stem Cell Science. Chapter 2: Understanding Cells and Tissues. Chapter 3: Tracing the History of Stem Cell Research. Part II: Delving into Stem Cell Science. Chapter 4: Starting with Embryonic Stem Cells. Chapter 5: Understanding Adult Stem Cells. Chapter 6: Exploring Other Stem Cell Sources. Chapter 7: Understanding Why Scientists Mix and Match Cells. Part III: Discovering How Stem Cells Can Affect the Future. Chapter 8: Looking into Cancer’s Cradle: Cancer Stem Cells. Chapter 9: Using Stem Cells to Understand and Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases. Chapter 10: Improving Therapies for Diseases of the Heart, Liver, and Pancreas. Chapter 11: Improving Drug Development. Part IV: Putting Stem Cells to Use Today. Chapter 12: Where We Are Now: Stem Cell Treatments, Trials, and Possibilities. Chapter 13: Understanding the Role of Stem Cells in Transplants. Chapter 14: Putting Stem Cells in the Bank. Part V: Understanding the Debate: Ethics, Laws, and Money. Chapter 15: Exploring Ethical, Religious, Philosophical, and Moral Questions. Chapter 16: Getting a Handle on Current Stem Cell Laws and Policies. Chapter 17: Following the Money: Understanding Stem Cell Funding and Profits. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Stem Cell Myths. Chapter 19: Ten Hurdles to Stem Cell Use. Chapter 20: Ten Possibilities for the Future of Stem Cells. Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Things to Do Before You Consider Stem Cell Treatment. Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Great Resources to Stay Up to Date. Glossary. Index.