Stem Cell Research

Stem cells have the potential to develop into different cells allowing them to act as a repair system for the body. Theoretically, stem cells can divide without limit to replace other cells within a living body. Stem cell research has revealed that when a stem cell divides, it has the potential to remain a stem cell or become a specialized cell, such as a muscle or blood cell.

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Stem Cell Research has identified the differences between adult and embryonic stem cells; as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using the different stem cells. Stem cell research of adult stem cells has shown that they are rare in mature tissues, and a means of successfully culturing the large number of adult stem cells needed for medical therapies has yet to be found. One potential advantage of adult stem cells is the risk of rejection by the patient would be low since the cells would be his or her own.

Embryonic stem cell research could be used to cure diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, and to treat spinal cord injuries. This research is opposed by right wing extremists. It should be noted that embryonic stem cells can be grown relatively easily, allowing for the culture of large numbers of cells needed for medical therapies.

The ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2007) reported advances in embryonic stem cell research which allows for the creation of therapeutic cells which sections of the population will not suffer an immune reaction. The research was conducted on unfertilized donor eggs.

The paper, "HLA Homozygous Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Parthenogenetic Blastocysts," was published online ahead of print in the Journal Cloning & Stem Cells and is available online. The paper will be published in print in the Spring 2008 (Volume 10, Number 1) issue of the Journal, which is published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

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International Society for Stem Cell Research

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