Stem Cells
By Neel Patel
What Are Stem Cells?
Stem cells develop into many different types of cells. They can internally repair you and your cells. They can become any other type of cell with a more specialized function. Stem cells also have the ability to carry on dividing indefinitely. To even work with them, scientists have to culture them under carefully controlled conditions.
What Can Stem Cells Cure?
Stem cells can replace defective heart tissue and replace malfunctioning insulin. They may be able to eradicate cancerous cells and help cancer patients. Stem cell therapy is also able to repair retinal damage and take some of the characteristics of retinal cells.
What Are the Different Types of Stem Cells?
Some different types of stem cells include embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Scientists have also been able to create some stem cells in labs. These mimic natural cells in the body, like skin cells. Scientists being able to induce the creation of stem cells is definitely the future of stem cell research.
What Are the Potential Uses of Human Embryonic Stem Cells?
Some of the potential uses of human embryonic stem cells are insight into human development, the study of diseases, and regenerative medicine. Embryonic stem cells could be cultured to offer a more detailed view into human development. Stem cells could also be used to see how medicines could help and cure different illnesses.
Are Stem Cells Used For Therapeutic Reasons?
Stem cells can be used to treat blood conditions and some skin conditions like burns. These are just some of the many uses for stem cells in therapies. They may also be able to treat forms of blindness or spinal cord injuries. Stem cell research is progressing towards new forms of therapies to treat different ailments.
Are Stem Cells Dangerous?
The use of stem cells, in their current state may cause cancers or tumors. When cells are grown in a culture, there is a chance that they may not be able to be controlled after a while. Other complications include infection, tissue rejection, and complications from the medical procedure.
Summary
In summation, stem cells provide many benefits for the people that may use them. Even though some moral dilemmas and problems that still occur with the use of stem cells. However, there are many important uses for stem cells and the future of the medical world lies in the use of stem cells and other forms of regeneration.