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Stem cells are cells that form only before birth and are valuable because they can basically become any cell in the body! A stem cell can become a cell in the brain, a call in the toe or a cell in you eye - that is the reason they are called STEM cells.
Knowing this - you SHOULD be able to get stem cells and introduce them into another organ and they SHOULD become that organs new cells. So if I have stem cells and a bad heart - I can introduce them into the heart and they will become new heart cells. With enough of them - I SHOULD be able to generate a new working heart - to replace the cells of an old poorly functioning heart! It is all theory - but it is very plausible!
Thus far, embryonic stem cell research has cost billions, resulted in the indictment of Korean researcher Hwang Woo-Suki and his research team on fraud and embezzlement charges, and produced no tangible results while requiring the taking of a human life to perform. Yet it is still being funded by the US government and a few state governments.
On the other hand adult bone marrow stem cell research, while still experimental, has produced several cures including the first patient considered to be "cured" of AIDS. The experimental cures range from blood cancers to bone disease. This research has been accomplished largely with private research funds and does not require the taking of a human life and in fact can be performed with a patient's own stem cells.
In 2008, adult stem cells were used to grow a section of a human trachea which was transplanted in the stem cell donor's body with success.
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Why are scientists in stem cell research?
they hope to grow tissues to cure disease
Why are scientist interested stem cell research?
They hope to grow tissues to cure disease
Why are scientists interested in stem in stem cell research?
They hope to grow tissues to cure disease
Is it a possibility that stem cell research can cure hiv?
Research is being done to see whether or not the promising results of stem cell research in other medical areas could be applied to the treatment of curing of HIV.
How much money does Texas spend on stem cell research?
Around $3 billion... Maybe more, but I heard that Texas is trying to find a cure for cancer by using stem cell research.
can stem cell cure MS?
There is some hope regarding the potential for stem cell research to uncover a cure for multiple sclerosis. Here is an article explaining some research done (stem cells injected into mice to repair their damaged brain cells) on the topic: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/17188.php
Should stem cell research still be continued?
I think it should, although it is horrible using unborn babies, it is very useful and can save a lot of future troubles. Stem cell research can cure diseases and make the world a better place.
What kind of projects are the bd biosciences currently working on?
"BD Biosciences are currently working on furthering their research on Stem Cells, Stem Cell Transplants, and the general use of stem cells to treat and cure disease."
is stem cell banking worth it?
Yes it is worthy to bank it. Stem cell can cure many fatal diseases.
How much does stem cell research cost?
How much does stem cell research cost? $4 trillion per year.
What is the point of stem cell research?
There are several ethical concerns surrounding embryonic stem cell research. Some believe that stem cells are humans with rights, not "things, "because they believe life begins at conception. Others are concerned about what the future results of stem cell research and of cloning (a related endeavor) could mean for the way we value human life--that is, whether it will become more of a commodity.
Are you against stem cell research?
no.
