A study on stem cells

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

7 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

09/25/2009

Category :

Science & technology

Sub category :

Biology

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Summary :

Introduction
History of stem cell research
Uniqueness of stem cells
Properties of stem cells
Signals that control a cell's genes
The most unique property of stem cells
Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells
Process of characterization to identify embryonic stem cells
Indications of a healthy population
Uses of stem cells
Situation in the United States
Conclusion
Works cited

Abstract

With millions of people dying and suffering every year from various diseases, scientists are becoming more and more eager to find cures and treatments. One potential treatment emanates from the research of human stem cells. stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to regenerate themselves. They are also capable of differentiating into specialized cells with specific functions such as heart muscle cells, blood cells, and other cells from different organs. These simple facts have already dazzled many researchers because it means that stem cells can potentially be cultured into different tissue and organ cells to respectively restore a damaged tissue or organ. Believed to have "remarkable implications" for medicine, stem cells have caught the attention of many researchers and even those suffering from diseases. Countries around the world have already placed millions of dollars into human stem cell research. Researchers hope that this will give them more knowledge in how stem cells work, and from there, help them develop cell-based therapy and treatment for diseases. While stem cell research can bring potential implications to future therapy and medicine, it has also raised many controversies in regards to the way it is created and used (stem cells: Therapy for the Future).