Stem Cells
Where are stem cells used?
True or False. Are they trying to identify the stem cell that causes miscarriages
True
Where can adult stem cells be found?
most parts of the body, including brain, bone marrow, blood vessels, skin, teeth and heart.
True or False. Embryonic and adult cells are the main focus of the research?
True. Stem cell research focuses on embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
When were stem cells discovered?
The early 1960s
What are they used for ?
Used for treatment and research
What is a risk if the stem cell escapes
Additionally, there is a risk of cancer from replicative stem cells that fail to escape
Is the primary role for a adult stem cell to repair the cell?
False . The primary role of adult stem cells is to maintain and repair the tissue in which they are found.
Why is using fertilized eggs left over at fertility clinics controversial?
because removing the stem cells destroys them.
True or False. Can you change the cell into what you need ?
True
What are the two main things they use stem cells for?
Cancer
Diabetes
What embryos do we use for stem research?
IVF embryos for stem cell research
What is one way the adult cells can be used ?
To repopulate the bone marrow in patients with hematologic discords
Why is it dangerous to used fertilized eggs at fertility clinics?
Using fertilized eggs left over at fertility clinics is also controversial because removing the stem cells destroys them.
When did President Bill Clinton request the National Bioethics Advisory Commission to study the question of stem cell research?
1998