Stem cell research, biomedicine, and regenerative medicine have been widely and controversially discussed topics in recent years. This book for bachelor's programs provides a structured insight into stem cell biology. It considers both historical and current research findings and connects them. Contents include: regeneration processes in the animal kingdom, embryonic and adult stem cells, reprogramming of somatic cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, and ethical and legal aspects. The individual chapters also explain established and potential future therapies and treatment approaches using stem cells. Informative, clear, and presented in a four-color layout: current expert knowledge on stem cell biology with all its facets, particularly for students of biology, human medicine, and molecular medicine.