Stem Cells Basics
What Stem Cells Are Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to become any kind of cell in the body. One of the main characteristics of stem cells is their ability to undergo mitosis while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells (Crosta). Different Types Of Stem Cells There are a few different types of stem cells. One type is called Pluripotent Stem Cells, or PS cells. These possess the capacity to divide for long periods and retain their ability to make all cell types within the organism (Crosta, Henslik). The best known type of pluripotent stem cell is the one present in embryos that helps babies grow within the womb. Another type are called Fetal Stem Cells. These are obtained from tissues of a developing human fetus. These cells have some characteristics of the tissues they are taken from. For example, those taken from fetal muscles can make only muscle cells. These are also called progenitor cells (Crosta). The last type is Adult Stem Cells. These are obtained from some tissues of the adult body. The most commonly used example is bone marrow. Bone marrow is a rich source of stem cells that can be used to treat some blood diseases and cancers (Henslik).
How Stem Cells Can Be Used To Treat People Research has proven that stem cells may be used to regenerate damaged tissue, or even grow into a new organ in a lab. Unfortunately, directing the stem cells to grow and differentiate in certain
| Stem Cells | A Discussion of the Basics | BIOL 101-SEC 6981 | Katrina Helldorfer | 3/22/2013 | Medical science has gained incredible ground in recent years thanks to advancements offered by the burgeoning study of stem cells. Stem cells are a unique type of cell that is known as ‘undifferentiated’, which means that they can become any kind of cell in the body. There are three kinds of stem cells. The first kind is adult stem cells, and these exist throughout the adult body. The second…
Mitchell Madden College Composition Section 0M Final Paper Stem Cells- The Cell That Can Save Us All Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells. Undifferentiated means it is not a specific cell, like a kidney or brain cell for example, meaning the stem cell can be stimulated to differentiate into any cell in the human body. Stem cells can be harvested in a number of different ways. In 1998, researchers…
Introduction Stem cells are undefined cells with the potential to become any type of specialized cells. Stem cells can be derived from embryos, fetuses, and even adult cells. Stem cells can be used to replace tissue that is damaged, or even destroyed. If used to its full potential stem cells can help to fight the effects of aging. Stem cells draw in a mass of controversy and issues on many fronts both scientific, and moral. Stem cells could eliminate the problems thought to be unsolvable, and better…
The Research of Stem Cells and Treatments Overview Sufficient research studies has shown that stem cells could be used for many reasons in the human population. Those undifferentiated cells are known to have the ability to change into specialized cell types. Further investigation will be shown about how those stem cells work, and how they may cure cancer, diseases, and other health problems. The investigation includes embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and umbilical cord blood banking. Positive…
Stem cells are the basic building blocks of life. They have the most amazing abilities and qualities, with the potential to become different types of cell in our bodies. That's why they offer us the greatest potential to treat conditions that affect us all. For many people in the general public, however, the topic is a confusing one and it can be difficult to understand and interpret information about stem cells. You may still be unsure just what stem cells are or what relevance they have to your…
Stem Cell Research QBT1 Aleksandra Djordjevic Using Stem cells in research and therapy is one of the most promising discoveries in scientific and medical history. The controversies in the US that follow this discovery have proven to be a challenge to further developments, however the progress made in international countries have been promising to the medical community. Research shows that Stem cell research is beneficial to medical advancement because of the possibility of putting the human…
conducted to assess people’s knowledge on stem cells, and compare that knowledge to their personal feelings on the matter. A variety of sources were used, mainly media websites such as, CNN, CBC, and the BBC. In addition, the National Geographic magazine was used as a resource, which had extensive information on stem cells. The survey was answered by all ages, ranging from 15 – 53. Most people knew what a stem cell was, but few knew the full potentials of stem cells, and the history behind them. Majority…
English 101 10 December 2012 Stem Cell Miracles Stem cell research has been a controversial topic for many years now; specifically in the United States. This research includes the study of how different types of stem cells can be placed next to other cells so they can divide and make new cells like the one it is placed by. There are three different types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from embryos that develop…
Stem cells are special cells that have not decided what they are yet. Stem cells can form any body part, including body parts that normally don't regenerate. If you can control the stem cells and inject them then you can do things like re-grow kidneys or a liver, or make better bone and skin repairs. Or more scientifically put: Stem cells are cells found in most, if not all, multi-cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to renew themselves through mitotic cell division and…
Living, Breathing, Snowflakes: On a Quest to Save Lives that Never Existed When it comes to stem cell research especially that of Embryonic stem cell research, the definition of what is “human” has not been set in stone. One side of the argument claims that an embryo is not just potential for life but it is indeed life. The other side of this debate is that while an embryo is the potential for life, it is not life yet and is just a possibility that may possibly develop into a fetus, which then…
