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What Are Stem Cells? Uses, Types, and Where They Come From
Jess
@jess_lhqx
Advantages and Challenges of Stem Cell Therapy
This page discusses the benefits of stem cell therapy as well as the clinical, ethical, and social issues surrounding their use.
Advantages of Stem Cells: Stem cells have the unique ability to divide and produce new cells, which can then differentiate into various cell types. This characteristic gives them the potential to be transplanted into patients to treat medical conditions and diseases by replacing damaged or destroyed cells.
Highlight: The regenerative potential of stem cells makes them a powerful tool in treating conditions where tissue repair is crucial.
Clinical, Ethical, and Social Issues: The challenges associated with stem cell research and therapy vary depending on the type of stem cells used and whether they are used for therapy or research.
Clinical Issues:
- There is no guarantee of success for these therapies.
- Finding suitable stem cell donors can be difficult.
- Mutations have been observed in stem cells cultured for multiple generations, with some mutated stem cells behaving like cancer cells.
Vocabulary: Therapeutic cloning is a process where stem cells are created from an embryo that is a genetic copy of the patient's cells.
Ethical Issues:
- The use of unused embryos from in vitro fertilization for embryonic stem cells raises ethical concerns.
- Questions arise about the morality of creating and destroying embryos for therapeutic cloning.
- Debates continue about at what stage of development an embryo should be regarded and treated as a person.
Social Issues:
- There is ongoing discussion about whether the benefits of stem cell use outweigh the risks.
- Concerns exist about the potential exploitation of patients who may pay for expensive treatments and be given false hope of a cure, especially since stem cell therapies are still in developmental stages.
Quote: "At what stage of its development should an embryo be regarded as, and treated as a person?"
This question encapsulates one of the central ethical dilemmas in stem cell research and therapy.
Stem Cell Sources and Potential Applications
This page provides an overview of stem cell sources and their potential medical applications. Where do stem cells come from? Stem cells originate from two main sources: adult body tissues and embryos. Scientists are also exploring genetic reprogramming techniques to develop stem cells from other cells.
Types of stem cells found in adult tissues include those from:
- The brain
- Bone marrow
- Blood and blood vessels
- Skeletal muscles
- Skin
- The liver
Embryonic stem cells are derived from blastocysts, which form 3-5 days after fertilization. These cells have the potential to develop into any cell type in the body.
Definition: A blastocyst is a ball of cells that forms in the early stages of embryonic development, containing stem cells that will later implant in the womb.
The most common current use of stem cells is in hematopoietic stem cell transplants, such as bone marrow transplantation. These treatments are used for blood and immune system disorders or to rebuild the blood system after cancer treatments.
Example: Bone marrow transplantation is a well-established stem cell therapy used to treat certain types of cancer and blood disorders.
What can stem cells be used for? The potential conditions that stem cells could treat include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Type 1 diabetes
- Parkinson's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Alzheimer's disease
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Burns
- Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
Highlight: The versatility of stem cells makes them a promising avenue for treating a wide range of medical conditions, particularly those involving tissue damage or degeneration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
What Are Stem Cells? Uses, Types, and Where They Come From
Jess
@jess_lhqx
Stem cells are versatile cells with the potential to treat various medical conditions. They can be sourced from adult tissues and embryos, with ongoing research into genetic reprogramming techniques. While stem cell therapy shows promise for treating numerous diseases, it... Show more
Advantages and Challenges of Stem Cell Therapy
This page discusses the benefits of stem cell therapy as well as the clinical, ethical, and social issues surrounding their use.
Advantages of Stem Cells: Stem cells have the unique ability to divide and produce new cells, which can then differentiate into various cell types. This characteristic gives them the potential to be transplanted into patients to treat medical conditions and diseases by replacing damaged or destroyed cells.
Highlight: The regenerative potential of stem cells makes them a powerful tool in treating conditions where tissue repair is crucial.
Clinical, Ethical, and Social Issues: The challenges associated with stem cell research and therapy vary depending on the type of stem cells used and whether they are used for therapy or research.
Clinical Issues:
- There is no guarantee of success for these therapies.
- Finding suitable stem cell donors can be difficult.
- Mutations have been observed in stem cells cultured for multiple generations, with some mutated stem cells behaving like cancer cells.
Vocabulary: Therapeutic cloning is a process where stem cells are created from an embryo that is a genetic copy of the patient's cells.
Ethical Issues:
- The use of unused embryos from in vitro fertilization for embryonic stem cells raises ethical concerns.
- Questions arise about the morality of creating and destroying embryos for therapeutic cloning.
- Debates continue about at what stage of development an embryo should be regarded and treated as a person.
Social Issues:
- There is ongoing discussion about whether the benefits of stem cell use outweigh the risks.
- Concerns exist about the potential exploitation of patients who may pay for expensive treatments and be given false hope of a cure, especially since stem cell therapies are still in developmental stages.
Quote: "At what stage of its development should an embryo be regarded as, and treated as a person?"
This question encapsulates one of the central ethical dilemmas in stem cell research and therapy.
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Stem Cell Sources and Potential Applications
This page provides an overview of stem cell sources and their potential medical applications. Where do stem cells come from? Stem cells originate from two main sources: adult body tissues and embryos. Scientists are also exploring genetic reprogramming techniques to develop stem cells from other cells.
Types of stem cells found in adult tissues include those from:
- The brain
- Bone marrow
- Blood and blood vessels
- Skeletal muscles
- Skin
- The liver
Embryonic stem cells are derived from blastocysts, which form 3-5 days after fertilization. These cells have the potential to develop into any cell type in the body.
Definition: A blastocyst is a ball of cells that forms in the early stages of embryonic development, containing stem cells that will later implant in the womb.
The most common current use of stem cells is in hematopoietic stem cell transplants, such as bone marrow transplantation. These treatments are used for blood and immune system disorders or to rebuild the blood system after cancer treatments.
Example: Bone marrow transplantation is a well-established stem cell therapy used to treat certain types of cancer and blood disorders.
What can stem cells be used for? The potential conditions that stem cells could treat include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Type 1 diabetes
- Parkinson's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Alzheimer's disease
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Burns
- Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
Highlight: The versatility of stem cells makes them a promising avenue for treating a wide range of medical conditions, particularly those involving tissue damage or degeneration.
Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.
Students love us — and so will you.
4.9/5
App Store
4.8/5
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user