Cells Are the New Cure

As a second-year medicine student I was interested in the subject of stem-cell research and I absolutely loved this book!
English is not my native language, so I have often found myself struggling with complex papers on the subject, but I read this book in just about three hours. In addition to that, there are plenty of useful illustrations and interesting pictures.

The book picks up readers from every knowledge level, beginning with the basics and leading to different cases of successful treatment. Diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (widely known due to the ALS ice bucket challenge) have been successfully treated based on stem-cells, immunotherapy or DNA repairing. Each patients story is described interestingly, but without going into too much detail, so I found myself encouraged to further research some of the cases.

I would recommend this book to everyone interested in science and/or medicine regardless of your knowledge on the subject.

Synopsis:
"We are on the precipice of a revolution in medicine. Cell therapies represent a new frontier, harnessing the power of our own biology as the new "drugs" that will not merely treat disease but actually cure disease."
In more than 35,000 clinical trials, doctors have made leaps and bounds, challenging the foundation of treatment for debilitating autoimmune diseases, deadly cancers, and even aging itself. These life-saving treatments--at first glance--look more like science-fiction, but many are reaching the final stages of their clinical trials and will reach widespread use in the near future.
The studies in development are evidence that the secret to curing disease may not be a new compound or surgical technique, but harnessing the power that lies within our own biology, our own cells.  This book will provide an introduction to the recent medical breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, and targeted gene editing. The information contained within this book could one day save your life, or the life of someone you love.

My Review of...
...The Topic:
While earning my B.S. in Microbiology, I took several courses in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and biotechnology. So naturally, I had a great deal of interest in the topics discussed in this book. Not gonna lie, I nerded out so hard during so much of this book. To hear about these completely revolutionary therapies completely curing people afflicted with debilitating, and even life-threatening--conditions was nothing short of awe-inspiring. 
...The Clarity:
Dr. Smith does an incredible job of writing a book centered around incredibly complex topics without rendering it unintelligible to the non-scientist. Pairing technical jargon with relatable analogies makes up the genius of Smith's approach. Able to explain esoteric cellular processes with a simplicity that is simultaneously understandable and accurate.

Final Thoughts:
This book provides an excellent introduction to the revolutionary advances in regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, and gene editing. The use of stem cells to promote healing and regenerate damaged tissues has the potential to truly cure debilitating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and MS. Ground-breaking work in immunotherapy uses the patient's own immune system to target and eradicate their cancer. Combined with CRISPR technology, a powerful gene-editing tool, cancer vaccines can defend and prevent cancer long before it can ever begin.

Great look at a future of medicine

I loved this book. Robin Smith and Max Gomez carefully but simply explain the science behind cell therapy. But while the title of the book gives the impression that the book is about a miracle cure for everything, the authors are actually very careful not to overpromise. They stick very closely to what the science actually is but also will give the wider implications. I like that type of science writing - this is what we know now and this is where it can go. At one point, the authors take a little detour away from cell therapy to talk about aging but it was well written so I didn’t mind. And near the end of the book, the authors again strayed away from cell therapy specifically, to talk about some broader issues in medical research, and this was my favorite part of the book. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in science, and especially for anyone interested in medicine. 
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley for review purposes.

Great book with a lot of useful information. 

Very valuable. Great education on cells which can be very useful for curing many diseases. It is a book filled with hope. The time and research that was put into this book is invaluable. I just adore such authors who shares such valuable information with us.

Definitely try this book if you want hidden knowledge about the treatments which are inside our body and not in some outside surgeries or medicines.

Note: I received a free e-copy of the book via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Special thanks to the author for giving me a chance to read it.