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Nothing has been definitively cured yet, mainly due to the ban that a lot of governments (America's included until recently) had on using embryonic stem cells to do research. Now that the ban has been lifted, there are sure to be a LOT of cures heading our way. Scientists are hopeful that they will be able to cure diseases such as Diabetes and Parkinson's, as well as help victims with spinal cord injuries. The future of stem cell research is going to be very exciting.
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∙ 14y agoThat's what scientists hope will flow from the controversial decision by MPs this week to allow the creation of human-animal embryos.
Researchers already use stem cells from human embryos to research diseases - but their work has been held back by a shortage of donated eggs containing them.
They hope that the creation of human-animal embryos will accelerate advances that could transform our approach to illness.
Stem cells are special because they are the building blocks of every cell in the human body and can replace and repair every part of our anatomy.
Embryonic stem cells are the most useful.
Those retrieved from blood from the umbilical cord are a little less versatile, but appear to be helpful for disorders associated with blood and bone marrow.
Adult stem cells are the most difficult to work with, but scientists have still had some successes.
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∙ 16y agoI received an adult stem cell transplant for treatment of my Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. I am currently cancer free for 7 years 10 months.
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∙ 10y agoStem cells have an enormous potential to treat many medical problems and potentially cure diseases. Their full potential is still being tested.
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∙ 14y agoIt is believed that embryonic stem cells can someday cure diseases like:
Diabetes
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∙ 14y agoSpinal cord injuries
Birth defects
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Replace or Repair Damaged Organs
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∙ 13y agoScientist use the very first cell and leave it to groww in to a tissue perhaps.
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∙ 10y agoThe stem cells replace diseased cells in the patient\'s body.
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What are some global opinions that support the use of embryonic stem cells use?
I support the use of embryonic stem cells because they can cure a numerous amount of illnesses.
Why should you preserve stem cells?
stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate in to all cell types. they are of two types: 1) Embryonic stem cells ( totipotent cells) they can differentiate in to any type of cells in our body.. 2) adult stem cells ( multipotent cells) they can be differentiated into only one type of cell from which it is derived from. They are used mostly in organ and tissue transplantation. mostly used in medicinal field to cure diseases now adays.
How many diseases can stem cells cure?
Name 4 diseases that can be cured with stem cells?
How can stem cells be used to treat diseases like diabetes?
Weird fellow!There is no way to cure diabetes with stem cells.
What other changes could be made to the human genome by manipulating human cells?
cure diseases,
Could embryonic stem cells help people with some diseases?
they can cure human diseases but the question is should we use them.
When has stem cells been used to cure someone?
The stem cells are the undifferentiated cells from the embryonic mass. In recent days these are being used to cure several diseases.
How are embryonic cells and adult stem cells alike?
Both of them are effective and can cure life-threatening diseases like leukemia and other forms of cancers. The big difference is there is a need to kill an embryo to harvest its stem cells, which is unacceptable, while adult stem cells can be harvested from a newborn's umbilical cord and bone marrow.
What are some global opinions that support the use of embryonic stem cells use?
I support the use of embryonic stem cells because they can cure a numerous amount of illnesses.
Why should you preserve stem cells?
stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate in to all cell types. they are of two types: 1) Embryonic stem cells ( totipotent cells) they can differentiate in to any type of cells in our body.. 2) adult stem cells ( multipotent cells) they can be differentiated into only one type of cell from which it is derived from. They are used mostly in organ and tissue transplantation. mostly used in medicinal field to cure diseases now adays.
How are stem cells beneficial?
They can replace cells to treat or cure diseases.
How many diseases can stem cells cure?
Name 4 diseases that can be cured with stem cells?
What are ten reasons stem cells are used?
There are over 70 useful uses for adult embryonic stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research is for the satisfaction of bloodthirsty baby-killers.
Why has the emphasis on the prevention and cure of disease largely changed from childhood diseases to adult diseases?
a weenis
Why do researches prefer to use embryonic stem cells instead of adult?
Because the (human) embryos are frozen and they are readily available and will be destroyed if not implanted in a womb of a potential mother. Unfortunately, people see the frozen embryonic cell as an opportunity to do science. Some researchers feel that throwing out frozen embryonic cells is a waste. A scientist goal is to improve the value of human life by finding a value in the human embryonic cell. It would be like using a person, without permission, to make another person either get better or live longer. The moral problem is that it takes the life of another human to gain the advantage for a supposedly superior being. Another reason is because of the promise of embryonic stem cells is just to consuming to a research scientist. They can make a lot of money, and cure some serious diseases by using the embryonic stem cell. Another reason is that the federal funds to do the research have been available since 2008. If the government sponsors this type of research, then more scientists will use the government (USA) money to keep their projects funded. It is important to know that even though initial tests in embryonic stem cells looked promising, more can also be done with adult stem cells, without harming the potential for human life. Also, so called hybrid-stem cells that can be reverted back to stem cell status from an adult stem cell has made big progress in 2011-12. Both hybrid and adult stem cell research can be done without hurting the potential for life.
CAn stem cells cure diseases with scientific proof?
yes
Adult stem cells from cord blood?
It's confirmed stem cells from cord blood is as effective as stem cells from embryo. The cord blood can cure fatal diseases and you can read stories of success in the blog provided below.
