Units: 4
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour
Catalog page 195
Prerequisites: CBNS 101 or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to various stem cells, their characteristics, and their niches. Explores the molecular concepts of stem cell self-renewal and tissue and organ development. Illustrates their application in therapies and explains routine methods used in stem cell biology. Reviews current governmental regulations and ethics.