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Reference Sources
1. Encyclopedia of emerging industries [electronic resource]. (Series: Gale virtual reference library)

This electronic encyclopedia provides information about the inception, emergence and current status of new and established industries and business segments that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. It provides useful information about stem cell research and tissue engineering such as industry snapshot, background and development of the industry, current conditions of the stem cell market, etc. 2. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
 * please email Mrs. Annie Tam, the Head librarian for this ebook's username and password**

This website is for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the US National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on stem cell research or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.

(Call no.: 611.01803 ENC v.1 & 611.01803 ENC v.2) __These two volumes of encyclopedia are under the reference section of the Hong Kong Central Library. They cannot be checked out. You have to go there to read them.__
 * 3.** Encyclopedia of stem cell research

It provides a clear understanding of the basic concepts in stem cell biology and addresses the politics, ethics, and challenges currently facing the field. These two volumes present more than 320 articles that explore major topics related to the emerging science of stem cell research and therapy. It describes the different types of stem cells that have been reported so far and, where possible, tries to explain for each age, tissue, and species what is known about the biology of the cells and their history. It captures a strong sense of stem cell biology as it stands today and provides the reader with a reference manual to probe the mysteries of the field. It also considers various religious, legal, and political perspectives and includes selected reprints of major journal articles that pertain to the milestones achieved in stem cell research.