This book consists of a collection of research work by international veterans in the neural stem cell field and includes the characterization of adult and embryonic neural stem cells in both vertebrates as well as invertebrates. It focuses on the history and the latest discoveries in neural stem cells, and sums up the mechanisms of neural stem cell development. It is intended for basic readers, doctors, students and researchers who are interested in comprehending the principles and novel discoveries in neural stem cells.

This book is a collection of research work by international veterans in the neural stem cell field and includes the characterization of adult and embryonic neural stem cells in both vertebrates as well as invertebrates. Specifically, this book provides techniques and also describes the challenges of employing neural stem cells for therapy of neurological disorders and spinal cord as well as brain injuries. It is intended for basic readers, doctors, students and researchers who are interested in comprehending the principles and novel discoveries in neural stem cells and therapy.

A detailed account of information regarding neural stem cells has been described in this profound book. Twenty years post the discovery of neural stem cells; the problem whether the central nervous system can be regarded as a regenerative tissue still exists. A broad analysis of neural stem and progenitor cells, their niches, and their progeny in brain neurogenic sites clearly reflects that creation of new neurons in the brain of adult mammals including humans is possible. On the contrary, several complications emerge with the interaction of stem cells with mature brain parenchyma, still...