Stem Cells
The process by which stem cells become more specialized cell types.
What is differentiation
The "scaffold" in tissue engineering acts as this for new tissue growth.
What is a support structure
Lab-grown skin grafts are often used for these patients.
What are burn victims
This type of "printing" is used to build tissues layer by layer.
What is 3D bioprinting
In The Amazing Spider-Man, Dr. Curt Connors tries to regenerate his arm using this animal's genes.
What is a lizard
Adult stem cells are most commonly found in this tissue
What is the bone marrow
Decellularization removes this from organs for transplant.
What are cells
A patient’s own stem cells are often used to avoid this.
What is immune rejection?
Term for the delivery system used to introduce genetic material into cells.
What is a vector
This Marvel character has regenerative abilities as his superpower
Who is Deadpool
This is the name of a stem cell that came from a somatic cell
What is an induced pluripotent stem cell
This natural or synthetic material can be used to build scaffolds.
What is hydrogel
Cartilage regeneration is commonly used in this joint.
What is the knee
Artificial blood vessels could be used in this type of surgery.
What is bypass surgery
In Black Panther, this fictional substance is tied to healing and regeneration.
What is Vibranium
These stem cells can become anything including other organisms
What are totipotent stem cells
This technology is often used to create patient-specific, custom implants
What is 3D printing
From last week: this lab used iPSCs to treat a spinal cord injury
What is the Carmichael lab
These "mini-organs" are grown in labs to model diseases.
What are organoids
This popular video game features medpacks or “stimpacks” that restore tissue instantly.
What is Fallout
This is the reason why they collect blood
What is embryonic stem cells
A bioreactor helps cells grow by providing this
What are nutrients and stimulation
Regenerative medicine has been used to restore vision by treating this part of the eye
What is the cornea
CRIPSPR was used to make twin who are "immune" to what disease.
What is HIV
This 1997 sci-fi film explores genetic enhancement through eugenics.
What is GATTACA