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List one advantage of using adult stem cells and one advantage of using embryonic stem cells?
Adult stem cells are useful when you want to make cells of the same tissue, as there is not much controversy about using them. Embryonic stem cells however are amazing as in the first few cell divisions they can turn into any type of cell, even a whole organ! However there is lots of ethical issues surrounding the use of these.
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Can embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells be used to treat someone's Degenerative Disc Disorder?
Embryonic stem cells have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including those that make up intervertebral discs. However, due to ethical concerns and potential risks, research on using embryonic stem cells is limited. Adult stem cells, like mesenchymal stem cells, show promise in regenerative therapies for degenerative disc disorder by promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Clinical trials are ongoing to explore the potential of adult stem cells in treating this condition.
What type of cell are stem stem cell described as?
Stem cells are considered as undifferentiated cells. They will divide and divide forming more stem cells. The two main stem cell types are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Only the embryonic stem cells can become any type of tissue. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. There is news as of 2015 that perhaps blindness can be cured using these embryonic stem cells.
Are Adult stem cells as useful as Embrionic stem cells?
Yes and No. The only big difference is the procedures used in harvesting adult stem cells is considered legal and safe. There's no need to kill a human embryo. Adult stem cells can be harvested from cord blood or human bone marrow. But embryonic stem cells are able to make more kinds of cells than adult stem cells.
What is the biggest disadvantage of using adult stem cells for medical treatments?
They are not pluripotent.
Which is the biggest disadvantage of using adult stem cells for medical treatments?
They are not pluripotent.(APEX)
Is using embryonic stem cells for research legally considered murder?
Using embryonic stem cells for research is not murder.
Can embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells be used to treat someone's Degenerative Disc Disorder?
Embryonic stem cells have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including those that make up intervertebral discs. However, due to ethical concerns and potential risks, research on using embryonic stem cells is limited. Adult stem cells, like mesenchymal stem cells, show promise in regenerative therapies for degenerative disc disorder by promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Clinical trials are ongoing to explore the potential of adult stem cells in treating this condition.
What type of cell are stem stem cell described as?
Stem cells are considered as undifferentiated cells. They will divide and divide forming more stem cells. The two main stem cell types are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Only the embryonic stem cells can become any type of tissue. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. There is news as of 2015 that perhaps blindness can be cured using these embryonic stem cells.
Are Adult stem cells as useful as Embrionic stem cells?
Yes and No. The only big difference is the procedures used in harvesting adult stem cells is considered legal and safe. There's no need to kill a human embryo. Adult stem cells can be harvested from cord blood or human bone marrow. But embryonic stem cells are able to make more kinds of cells than adult stem cells.
What is the biggest disadvantage of using adult stem cells for medical treatments?
They are not pluripotent.
Which is the biggest disadvantage of using adult stem cells for medical treatments?
They are not pluripotent.(APEX)
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.
What would you say to some that supports embryonic stem cells?
Using embryonic stem cells is unethical for many people, especially if they were only created for stem cell research.
What is the major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells?
The major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells is ethical concerns surrounding the destruction of embryos in the process. Critics argue that this raises ethical questions about the sanctity of human life and the moral status of the embryo. This has led to various regulations and debates on the ethical implications of using embryonic stem cells for research and medical purposes.
What type of stem cells is more useful according to most scientists?
Totipotent
What are some global opinions that support the use of embryonic stem cells use?
Some global opinions supporting the use of embryonic stem cells stem from their potential to treat various diseases and conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and spinal cord injuries. Additionally, proponents argue that the research on embryonic stem cells can lead to medical advancements and better understanding of human development. Many believe that the benefits of using embryonic stem cells in research and therapy outweigh ethical concerns.
Why is using adult stem cells much less controversial?
Most likely because embryonic stem cell research is often associated with another controversial social issue-- abortion. Some (but not all) embryos used in stem cell research have been donated for research, but the donors are clinics which perform abortions. Also, even in cases that did not involve abortion, such as excess embryos from fertility clinics, some opponents of using embryos believe life begins when an egg has been fertilized, so therefore, the embryo represents human life, and to destroy any embryo to do stem cell research is thus immoral. Although not everyone agrees that a fertilized egg is the same as a human being, the pro-life community has been very vocal in opposition, keeping embryonic stem cell research mired in controversy. On the other hand, extracting adult stem cells does not require destroying an embryo nor does it affect a fertilized egg, so some pro-life supporters feel it is morally preferable to use adult stem cells for research. Unfortunately, adult stem cells are not as helpful to utilize in research because they cannot do some of the things that can be done with embryonic stem cells. Thus, this too is controversial, as scientists and researchers believe they are being hampered in finding cures for diseases because of the religious beliefs of certain people who oppose the use of embryonic stem cells.
