Cellular programming and reprogramming: from somatic cell nuclear transfer to induced pluripotency
How cells can be reprogrammed. Covers SCNT (cloning), iPSC generation, and direct reprogramming. Grounds the concept in the history from Dolly onward.
Stem cell types and what distinguishes them: pluripotent, mesenchymal, haematopoietic, neural and cancer
An accessible overview of major stem cell categories, their defining properties, and the applications each is relevant to. Functional distinctions over textbook definitions.
What developmental biology is and why it matters beyond the textbook
A plain-language explanation of developmental biology as the science of how organisms form, grow, and repair. Why it matters for technology, medicine, and conservation, not just academic research.
Developmental biology and stem cells — a working introduction
First pillar series entitled stem cell 101 introducing developmental biology and stem cell science for a professional but non-specialist audience. Sets the biological baseline for all other pillars. Maps to future stemcells.help book opening chapters.