- Jan 11, 2012
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Stem cell research
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What is Stem cell research?
A stem cell is a "generic" cell that can make exact copies of itself indefinitely. In addition, a stem cell has the ability to produce specialized cells for various tissues in the body -- such as heart muscle, brain tissue, and liver tissue. Scientists are able to maintain stem cells forever, developing them into specialized cells as needed.
There are two basic types:
- Embryonic stem cells - these are obtained from either aborted fetuses or fertilized eggs that are left over from in vitro fertilization (IVF). They are useful for medical and research purposes because they can produce cells for almost every tissue in the body.
- Adult stem cells - these are not as versatile for research purposes because they are specific to certain cell types, such as blood, intestines, skin, and muscle. The term "adult stem cell" may be misleading because both children and adults have them.
Posts on Stem cell research (15)
- Nov 28, 2010
The FDA has just approved a US study for stem cell treatments for spinal injuries, the clin...
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- May 25, 2008
I'm doing a paper on organ growing and hot it is beneficial to society BUT, I can't find an...
- Oct 17, 2007
Bradley University is doing some ground breaking stem cell research that could one day wipe...
- Nov 20, 2009
I read an article the other day about new research into stem cells, pertaining to MS. Here'...
I understand that St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston has completed some phases of it's Stem...
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- Nov 20, 2009
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- Apr 26, 2007
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