Anthony Atala
Editor

2014

There has been increasing awareness and interest in the field of stem cell research from researchers, industry, and the general public. This is because of the remarkable potential of stem cells to develop into the many different cell types that are present in the body, providing a cell source for replacement functional tissues. Stem cells have become an essential tool for many other fields, including for developmental biology, development of cell therapies, drug discovery, disease models, and tissue engineering.