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The document discusses embryonic stem cell research and some things to consider. It explains that embryonic stem cells are found in the blastocyst, an early stage embryo containing around 100 cells. While embryonic stem cell research has potential medical benefits like treating Parkinson's and brain tumors in mice, it requires the destruction of embryos and may create chromosomal anomalies or cancer cells over time. The document also presents some embryo-friendly alternatives to embryonic stem cell research like using adult stem cells or cord blood cells which have treated various conditions without controversy.
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Stem cells are the raw materials that can develop into many different types of cells. There are two major types: embryonic stem cells, which are pluripotent and can become any cell type, and adult stem cells, which are multipotent and can become several but not all cell types. Stem cell research is important because it could help treat diseases by replacing damaged cells and further our understanding of development and cell function. However, the use of embryonic stem cells is controversial because it involves the destruction of embryos.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can self-renew. There are several types of stem cells including embryonic, adult, and fetal stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are the most versatile but also raise ethical issues, while adult stem cells are more limited in their differentiation potential. Stem cell therapy works by stem cells differentiating into the type of cells needed to repair damaged tissue when transplanted into the body. Current applications of stem cell therapy include treating diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
6. stem cells
Stem cells have the ability to divide and differentiate into different cell types, making them useful for research and medical therapies. There are ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, depending on the source of stem cells. Stem cells can be obtained from embryos, umbilical cord blood, and adult tissues, with differing properties and therapeutic potential. While stem cell therapies may help treat currently incurable diseases, the use of embryonic stem cells is controversial due to arguments that the embryo represents nascent human life. The benefits of therapies must be weighed against any risks.
Stem cells
Stem cells have the unique ability to renew themselves through cell division and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types. There are several types of stem cells including totipotent stem cells found shortly after fertilization, pluripotent stem cells found in early embryos, and multipotent, oligopotent, bipotent, and unipotent adult stem cells. Induced pluripotent stem cells can be generated from adult cells through genetic reprogramming. Stem cells show promise for regenerative medicine applications including treatment of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions. Recent research has focused on using stem cells to replace insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells damaged in diabetes.
Adult stem cells
This document discusses adult stem cells (ASC), including their properties of self-renewal and multipotency. ASCs are found in many parts of the body including blood and bone marrow. The document outlines how ASCs can be used to treat degenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders, injuries, and for cosmetic purposes. It then focuses on the process of an allogenic blood stem cell transplant for leukemia patients, including finding a donor, extracting stem cells, cleansing the patient, and transplanting the new cells.
Biological Presentation On Stem Cells
The document discusses different types of stem cells including adult stem cells, fetal stem cells, and embryonic stem cells. It notes that adult stem cell research has had 74 clinical successes in treating various diseases and conditions, while embryonic stem cell research has had no successes and risks tumor formation. The document raises ethical issues with extracting stem cells from embryos and fetuses as it requires their destruction. It concludes that adult stem cells are a promising research area that avoids ethical issues.
Stem cells
Stem cells were first extracted from human embryos in 1998 and researchers grew stem cells from embryos using private funding in 2004. There are several types of stem cells including pluripotent stem cells found in early embryos which can form any cell type, and multipotent adult stem cells which are more limited in what cells they can form. Stem cell research is important because stem cells can replace diseased cells and allow the study of development, but the use of embryonic stem cells is controversial because it destroys the early embryo.
Adult stem cells emily block 3
Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in the body after development that have the abilities of self-renewal and multipotency. They are mostly found in blood and bone marrow and can be used to treat degenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders, injuries, and cosmetic conditions. A stem cell transplant for leukemia involves finding a donor, extracting their stem cells, clearing the recipient's body of cancerous cells through chemotherapy or radiation, and transplanting the donor's healthy stem cells to repopulate the recipient's blood and immune system.
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- 1. EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH: Some Things to Consider by Maryam Rashdi
- 2. What are embryonic stem cells?
- 3. What are embryonic stem cells? -found in the blastocyst (early stage embryo) ~100 cells
- 4. What are embryonic stem cells? -found in the blastocyst (early stage embryo) ~100 cells
- 5. What are embryonic stem cells? -found in the blastocyst (early stage embryo) ~100 cells -inner cell mass (ICM)
- 6. What are embryonic stem cells? -found in the blastocyst (early stage embryo) ~100 cells -inner cell mass (ICM) -extracted before cells begin to differentiate
- 7. Why it Matters to Me
- 8. Why it Matters to Me -Biology major
- 9. Why it Matters to Me -Biology major
- 10. Why it Matters to Me -Biology major -Religion
- 11. Why it Matters to Me -Biology major -Religion -Progress is good! ...just consider pros/cons
- 13. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction
- 14. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction
- 15. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction -Mice treated for Parkinson’s brain tumors (20% of cases)
- 16. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction -Mice treated for Parkinson’s brain tumors (20% of cases) -ES cells stored over time shown to create chromosomal anomalies
- 17. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction -Mice treated for Parkinson’s brain tumors (20% of cases) -ES cells stored over time shown to create chromosomal anomalies
- 18. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction -Mice treated for Parkinson’s brain tumors (20% of cases) -ES cells stored over time shown to create chromosomal anomalies cancer cells
- 19. What’s the Problem? -Extraction requires destruction -Mice treated for Parkinson’s brain tumors (20% of cases) -ES cells stored over time shown to create chromosomal anomalies cancer cells -funding for ES cell research could be used elsewhere
- 22. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells
- 23. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers
- 24. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells
- 25. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells -used to treat genetic disorders -Type I diabetes, brain injury, cardiovascular repair, hearing loss, stroke
- 26. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells -used to treat genetic disorders -Type I diabetes, brain injury, cardiovascular repair, hearing loss, stroke
- 27. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells -used to treat genetic disorders -Type I diabetes, brain injury, cardiovascular repair, hearing loss, stroke
- 28. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells -used to treat genetic disorders -Type I diabetes, brain injury, cardiovascular repair, hearing loss, stroke
- 29. Some Embryo-friendly Alternatives -Adult stem cells -growth of human organs, leukemia, bone/blood cancers -Cord cells -used to treat genetic disorders -Type I diabetes, brain injury, cardiovascular repair, hearing loss, stroke Less controversial
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