Robert Lanza – författare

Nya upptäckter inom kvantmekanik och biologi tvingar oss att ifrågasätta den rådande uppfattningen om vårt universums ursprung och struktur. Partiklar beter sig inte som förväntat, utan verkar anpassa sig till en medveten betraktare. Och medvetandet framstår som ett större mysterium än någonsin, trots en utförlig kartläggning av hjärnan. Biocentrismen erbjuder en förklaringsmodell som placerar liv och medvetande i centrum av universums existens, hellre än att se dem som slumpmässiga företeelser. Enligt denna teori finns ingen fysisk verklighet alls utanför den medvetna betraktaren. Genom djupgående motiveringar och logiska argument erbjuder Robert Lanza svar på några av den moderna vetenskapens största mysterier, såsom universums uppkomst, observatörens betydelse, medvetandets natur och funktion, och varför fysikens lagar tillsynes är perfekt anpassade för att främja liv. Slutligen berör han den stora frågan: vad är döden? ”Våra aktuella teorier om den fysiska världen fungerar inte, och kan aldrig fås att fungera, förrän de tar hänsyn till livet och medvetandet.” – ROBERT LANZA Dr Robert Lanza har utforskat naturvetenskapen i över fyrtio år, och han anses som en av världens främsta forskare. Han är för närvarande vetenskaplig chef vid Advanced Cell Technology och biträdande professor vid Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Lanza har tillsammans med Bob Berman, den mest lästa astronomen i världen, tagit fram biocentrismen – en revolutionerande ny bild av universum. Robert Lanza har utsetts av TIME till ”en av världens hundra mest inflytelserika personer” och av FORTUNE till ”en av världens femtio främsta tänkare". ”Ett helt nytt perspektiv på ett gammalt existentiellt problem.” – E. DONNALL THOMAS, Nobelpristagare i medicin “Robert Lanza fann mentorer i vetenskapliga giganter som psykologen B F Skinner, immunologen Jonas Salk och Christiaan Barnard, pionjär inom hjärttransplantation. Hans mentorer beskriver honom som ett geni och en stor tänkare, och några av dem har till och med jämfört honom med självaste Einstein.” – Ur US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

”Vi är medvetna, och vi befinner oss i en situation som vi kallar universum.” – Robert Lanza I Robert Lanzas första bok Biocentrism presenterades biocentrismens svar på några av vetenskapens största frågor: – hur uppstod universum? – varför är fysikens lagar perfekt anpassade för att främja liv? – hur kommer det sig att partiklar påverkas av att någon observerar dem? – vad är medvetande? – vad händer när vi dör? I Ett levande universum går Robert Lanza ännu djupare in i dessa frågor och presenterar dem på ett pedagogiskt sätt med förtydligande illustrationer. Boken kan läsas som ett komplement till den första boken, eller fristående. Enligt biocentrismen existerar ingen verklighet utanför den medvetna observatören – tid och rum är endast sinnets verktyg för livsupplevelse. Det är alltså livet självt som genom medvetande skapar universum – inte tvärt om. I den här boken får vi följa med på en omvälvande resa genom forskning och filosofi där vi möter nya tankar som vänder upp ner på våra föreställningar om tid, rum, medvetande, liv och död. Dr Robert Lanza har utforskat naturvetenskapen i över fyrtio år, och han anses som en av världens främsta forskare. Han är för närvarande vetenskaplig chef vid Advanced Cell Technology och biträdande professor vid Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Lanza har tillsammans med Bob Berman, den mest lästa astronomen i världen, tagit fram biocentrismen – en revolutionerande ny bild av universum. Ur boken: "Det finns ingenting ’där ute’, bortom den verklighet som sinnet skapar. Eller, om det gjorde det, skulle det vara ytterligt mystiskt och oupplevt, och absolut inte den värld av bilar och träd som vi ser. Allt vi vet, och kan veta, finns i vårt eget sinne och den information som hjärnan bearbetar. Om detta känns omöjligt att acceptera, kom då ihåg att om det fanns något förstadium till färgerna, ljuset och 3D-djupet i den värld vi ser, så skulle det bara vara tomma, magnetiska och elektriska fält, eftersom det är vad ljus i själva verket är.”

This is a fast-moving field, and these detailed methods will help drive advances in stem cell research. The editors have hand selected step-by-step methods from researchers with extensive reputations and expertise.This volume, as part of the Reliable Lab Solutions series, delivers busy researchers a handy, time-saving source for the best methods and protocols in stem cells.

New discoveries in the field of stem cells increasingly dominate the news and scientific literature revealing an avalanche of new knowledge and research tools that are producing therapies for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and a wide variety of other diseases that afflict humanity. The Handbook of Stem Cells integrates this exciting area of life science, combining in two volumes the requisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells. Organized in two volumes entitled Pluripotent Stem Cells and Cell Biology and Adult and Fetal Stem Cells, this work contains contributions from the world’s experts in stem cell research to provide a description of the tools, methods, and experimental protocols needed to study and characterize stem cells and progenitor populations as well as a the latest information of what is known about each specific organ system.

� Principles of Cloning, Second Edition is the fully revised edition of the authoritative book on the science of cloning. The book presents the basic biological mechanisms of how cloning works and progresses to discuss current and potential applications in basic biology, agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine. Beginning with the history and theory behind cloning, the book goes on to examine methods of micromanipulation, nuclear transfer, genetic modification, and pregnancy and neonatal care of cloned animals. The cloning of various species-including mice, sheep, cattle, and non-mammals-is considered as well.� The Editors have been involved in a number of breakthroughs using cloning technique, including the first demonstration that cloning works in differentiated cells done by the Recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine - Dr John Gurdon; the cloning of the first mammal from a somatic cell - Drs Keith Campbell and Ian Wilmut; the demonstration that cloning can reset the biological clock - Drs Michael West and Robert Lanza; the demonstration that a terminally differentiated cell can give rise to a whole new individual - Dr Rudolf Jaenisch and the cloning of the first transgenic bovine from a differentiated cell - Dr Jose Cibelli. The majority of the contributing authors are the principal investigators on each of the animal species cloned to date and are expertly qualified to present the state-of-the-art information in their respective areas.

First and most comprehensive book on animal cloning, 100% revised Describes an in-depth analysis of current limitations of the technology and research areas to explore Offers cloning applications on basic biology, agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine

First developed as an accessible abridgement of the successful Handbook of Stem Cells, Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of 7 editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells with a presentation by the world's experts of the latest research information about specific organ systems. From basic biology/mechanisms, early development, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm, and methods to the�application of stem cells to specific human diseases, regulation and ethics, and patient perspectives, no topic in the field of stem cells is left uncovered.

Contributions by Nobel Laureates and leading international investigators Includes two entirely new chapters devoted exclusively to induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells written by the scientists who made the breakthrough Edited by a world-renowned author and researcher to present a complete story of stem cells in research, in application, and as the subject of political debate Presented in full color with a glossary, highlighted terms, and bibliographic entries replacing references

Principles of Regenerative Medicine, Third Edition, details the technologies and advances applied in recent years to strategies for healing and generating tissue. Contributions from a stellar cast of researchers cover the biological and molecular basis of regenerative medicine, highlighting stem cells, wound healing and cell and tissue development. Advances in cell and tissue therapy, including replacement of tissues and organs damaged by disease and previously untreatable conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and renal failure are also incorporated to provide a view to the future and framework for additional studies.

Comprehensively covers the interdisciplinary field of regenerative medicine with contributions from leaders in tissue engineering, cell and developmental biology, biomaterials sciences, nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, bioengineering and surgery Includes new chapters devoted to iPS cells and other alternative sources for generating stem cells as written by the scientists who made the breakthroughs Edited by a world-renowned team to present a complete story of the development and promise of regenerative medicine

Now in its fifth edition, Principles of Tissue Engineering has been the definite resource in the field of tissue engineering for more than a decade. The fifth edition provides an update on this rapidly progressing field, combining the prerequisites for a general understanding of tissue growth and development, the tools and theoretical information needed to design tissues and organs, as well as a presentation by the world's experts of what is currently known about each specific organ system.

As in previous editions, this book creates a comprehensive work that strikes a balance among the diversity of subjects that are related to tissue engineering, including biology, chemistry, material science, and engineering, among others, while also emphasizing those research areas that are likely to be of clinical value in the future.

This edition includes greatly expanded focus on stem cells, including induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, stem cell niches, and blood components from stem cells. This research has already produced applications in disease modeling, toxicity testing, drug development, and clinical therapies. This up-to-date coverage of stem cell biology and the application of tissue-engineering techniques for food production - is complemented by a series of new and updated chapters on recent clinical experience in applying tissue engineering, as well as a new section on the emerging technologies in the field.

Organized into twenty-three parts, covering the basics of tissue growth and development, approaches to tissue and organ design, and a summary of current knowledge by organ system Introduces a new section and chapters on emerging technologies in the field Full-color presentation throughout

Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, Fourth Edition is designed for the growing community of scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students embracing the latest advancements in stem cells. This comprehensive book, a collaboration of 7 editors and over 200 pioneering scholars and scientists, provides a thorough understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells. It combines fundamental concepts with cutting-edge research in specific organ systems, ensuring a robust foundation for anyone entering the field. Beyond the basics, the book delves into early development and the differentiation of ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.It covers methods, applications to human diseases, regulation, ethics, and patient perspectives, leaving no stone unturned in the stem cell domain.

Contains contributions from Nobel Laureates and leading international investigatorsIncludes two entirely new chapters devoted exclusively to induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cellsEdited by a world-renowned author and researcher to present a complete story of stem cells in research, in application, and as the subject of political debatePresented in full color with a glossary, highlighted terms, and bibliographic entries replacing references

Observer, by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress is a slick, modern, hard science fiction standalone medical thriller, combining classic Robin Cook with the hard edge of Black Mirror and Altered Carbon.After neurosurgeon Caro Soames-Watkins’s career has gone down in flames, she receives a strange job offer from Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sam Watkins, a great uncle she barely knows, and desperation overcomes any suspicions.Watkins’s mysterious medical facility conducts research into the nature of consciousness, reality, and life after death. Two obstacles stand in his way: an intel leak and his failing body may not last long enough for the tech to be ready.As danger mounts, Caro finds more than she bargained for: murder, love, and a deep disturbing look into the nature of reality.

This book familiarizes the reader with the current landscape of cell-based therapies for the treatment of retinal disease, including diseases that affect the choriocapillaris, retinal pigment epithelium, photoreceptors, and retinal ganglion cells. Instead of utilizing a disease-centric approach to the topic, this book—edited by two world-renowned stem cell scientists—focuses on strategies for developing and transplanting the cells. This includes the creation of replacement cells, cell-based neuroprotection, and in vitro disease modeling and testing. The final chapters briefly review parallel approaches that do not directly utilize cellular transplantation.The use of cellular transplantation to treat retinal disease has recently become a viable and exciting therapeutic approach. The visibility of the retina and its laminar cellular architecture render it an ideal organ for the development of surgically delivered cellular therapies. Having an in-depth understanding ofthe current state of cell therapy for the eye is an essential first step toward utilizing similar approaches in other organs. Ophthalmologists, translational clinician-scientists, stem cell scientists, and researchers interested in eye disease will find Cellular Therapies for Retinal Disease: A Strategic Approach essential reading and it is also suitable for workshops or courses at the undergraduate or Ph.D. level.