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Canadian scientists in the 1960s. Followed by many national governments through their research agencies, like the NIH in the United States. And especially by Craig Venter in the early 21st Century. The possibilities for human, animal and plant health improvement were considered Science Fiction only 20 years ago.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoStem cell research actually began back in the 70's when the hospitals started selling placentas for research purposes. Joymaker.com
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∙ 16y agoFor about 50 years. Stem Cells were first found in the 1960's.
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∙ 12y agoResearch into stem cells grew out of findings by Ernest A. McCullochand James E. Till at the University of Toronto in the 1960s.[2][3]
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What type of cell can differentiate into any kind of cell?
A stem cell can become any other type of specialized cell.
Why are some people opposed to stem cell research?
This type of research requires that cells are taken from an embryo. Some people are opposed to stem cell research because they think it is unethical.
What are undifferentiated cells known as?
Hematopoietic stem cells
What is the solution to stem cell research?
There is no solution to stem cell research. It is hotly and highly debated. There are a number of ethical and moral concerns. This will not be resolved any time soon.
What is the main way that an embryo gets bigger?
The cells are known as stem cells meaning they can become any cell type. The embryo becomes bigger because certain genes in the DNA are activated allowing the cell to divide or produce certain determination factors that will make a stem cell become a neuron, muscle cell, etc.... The embryo grows in size as the stem cells divide repeatedly and then some of the stem cells become actual specific cells.
How might stem cell research impact world economy?
Stem Cell Research is very controversial in today's society. Stem Cell Research is known to help people with many illnesses, the research will help the economy stay steady as far as health and medicine, because people will be looking for and willing to pay for help.Ê
Can stem cell research form tumors?
Stem cells are 'cells with no specialization', they can become almost any kind of cell, including a tumor. However, stem cell research is directed to the regeneration of cells in dysfunctional but constitutionally normal tissues and organs and therefore are not likely to form tumors.
How much does stem cell research cost?
How much does stem cell research cost? $4 trillion per year.
Are you against stem cell research?
no.
What has the author Alice Park written?
Alice Park has written: 'The stem cell hope' -- subject(s): Transplantation, Stem Cell Transplantation, Stem cells, Popular Works, Stem Cell Research, Research, Popular works
What is the republican party's view on stem cell research?
The Republican Party has a new platform that calls for expanded support for stem cell research. However, many of the old school Republicans are still vehemently opposed to stem cell research.
Is stem cell research part of biomedical research?
yes
What countries are doing stem cell research?
China is, they recently opened the worlds largest stem cell research centre there, in the province jiangsu
Does Pailin support Stem cell research?
no
What religions are for stem cell research?
none
Where can one find news about Stem Cells research?
Stem Cells research can be found on online research medical journals or a stem cells research teams' webpage. The MedicalNewsToday website the latest news on stem cell research.
Are constitutionalists against stem cell research?
Constitutionalists just stemmed cell research? Nonsense.
