Jun 22, 2014 · Stem-cell advances may quell ethics debate. Recent strides in stem-cell research show adult stem cells to be ever-more-promising, many scientists say, quelling the controversy steeped in faith and

Use of adult-derived stem cells—known as induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCs)—from blood, cord blood, skin, and other tissues have been demonstrated to …

Jan 11, 2010 · The largest controversy with stem cell research is the use of an embryo. This deals with the controversies surrounding laws and beliefs regarding contraception, abortion, and in vitro fertilization.

Apr 14, 2009 · Adult stem cells occur in many tissues and can differentiate into specialized cells in their tissue of origin and also transdifferentiate into specialized cells characteristic of other tissues. For example, hematopoietic stem cells can differentiate into all three blood cell types as well as into neural stem cells, cardiomyocytes, and liver cells.

Consequently, adult stem therapies require a stem cell source of the specific lineage needed and harvesting and or culturing them up to the numbers required is a challenge.

Use student responses for this activity to facilitate a debate about stem cell research and the use of embryonic vs. adult stem cells to provide therapies for diseases and injuries.

Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research – Understand the positive and negative effects of this research. Learn about adult cells, cord cells, and embryonic cells. There has been much controversy in the press recently about the pros and cons of stem cell research. What is the controversy all about? "Stem" cells can be contrasted with

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Stem Cell Research Controversy Prev NEXT Stem cell research has become one of the biggest issues dividing the scientific and religious communities around the world.

The largest controversy with stem cell research is the use of an embryo. This deals with the controversies surrounding laws and beliefs regarding contraception, abortion, and in vitro fertilization.