Methods of Tissue Engineering
by Anthony Atala (Editor), Robert P. Lanza (Editor)
Tissue engineering is a dynamic and rapidly growing field emerging from the cross-disciplinary efforts of engineers, physical and life scientists, and physicians to create new tissues and organs from cells and synthetic molds. Recent developments have led to a great expansion of clinical applications using tissue engineering technologies.
This book serves as a starting point for the student, a resource for the experienced tissue engineer, and a guidebook for the next generation of tissue engineers. Contained in one volume is a comprehensive reference that combines the tools, experimental protocols, detailed descriptions, and “know-how” for the successful engineering of tissues and organs.
KEY FEATURES
* Contains practical, hands-on information for tissue engineers and students
* Provides comprehensive protocols covering numerous topics, including polymer synthesis, cell culture, encapsulation, bioreactors, therapeutics, and the creation of tissues and organs
* Includes contributions by leaders in the latest areas of research, such as stem cells and fetal tissue engineering
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Why Are You Here? A New Theory May Hold the Missing Piece
Who Are We? Experiments Suggest You’re Not Who You Think
Does Death Exist? New Theory Says ‘No’
What Happens When You Die? Evidence Suggests Time Simply Reboots
Does the Past Exist Yet? Evidence Suggests Your Past Isn’t Set in Stone
Is Death the End? Experiments Suggest You Create Time
Do You Only Live Once? Experiments Suggest Life Not One–Time Deal
Five Reasons You Won’t Die
Why You Will Always Exist
Anything Beyond the Universe? New Theory Changes Our Destiny
Are We Part of a Single Living Organism?
Have Aliens Left The Universe? Theory Predicts We’ll Follow
Are Dreams An Extension Of Physical Reality?
