Primary and stem cells : gene transfer technologies and applications / edited by Uma Lakshmipathy, Bhaskar Thyagarajan. [electronic resource] Lakshmipathy, Uma. Thyagarajan, Bhaskar. Cells. Stem cells. Gene Transfer Techniques. Stem Cells. Genetic Engineering. Transgenes. QH588.S83 P75 2012eb 616.02774 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. "This book describes basic cell engineering methods, emphasizing stem cell applications, and use of the genetically modified stem cells in cell therapy and drug discovery. Together, the chapters introduce and offer insights on new techniques for engineering of stem cells and the delivery of transgenes into stem cells via various viral and non-viral systems. The book offers a guide to the types of manipulations currently available to create genetically engineered stem cells that suit any investigator's purpose, whether it's basic science investigation, creation of disease models and screens, or cells for therapeutic applications"--Provided by publisher. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons, ©2012. ©2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource (xiii, 279 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118147177 eng Primary and stem cells. Primary and stem cells.