Riley,+Josh,+Miles+-+Stem+Cell+Research

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Stem cell research is a relatively new area of science. this picture is showing the early stage of steam cell prodution attracting each other and joining up. Over 100 million Americans suffer from diseases that may eventually be cured by stem cell therapy. Some diseases include: Kidney and Lung diseases Brain injuries like Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimers and Parkinsons Blood and bone marrow regeneration Cardiac tissue damage = = =**==HOW THE STEAM CELL IS MADE AND MORE STUFF ABOUT THEM**=

====When the egg is fertilized by sperm a steam cell is made they multiply and start to form a baby and before that baby is fully developed they can take the baby's steam cell to repair the brain or damaged tissue. but when they take the steams from the baby it will die so should steam cell research be allowed. if we were allowed to use steam cell research millions of people all over the world would be cured. Instead of killing babys for steam cells adults have steam cells to so we could use them to cure people. It is said that for people with diabetes type 1 steam cells could fix them and get rid of there diabetes. It's illegal to have a baby just so you can take it's steam cells because then you will kill it so the only way to get baby's steam cell is if it's a miss carriage because your not killing the baby. Tests on patients for steam cell have actually failed and given them health problems. steam cells are undifferentiated cells that can transform into specialized cells types.

= = =**WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED!**=

In 2000 a group of scientists from Monash institute of reproduction and development reported and developed the nerve stem cells from embryonic stem cells. Cells being extracted from the early embryo for stem cell production Cells being extracted from the early embryo for stem cell production

Cells being extracted from the early embryo for stem cell production

Cells being extracted from the early embryo for stem cell production

steam cells have a huge part in taking care of the human body if you cut your self and damage the tissue the steam cells in your body will repair the damage so your back to normal. the steam cell is one of the most in mortant cells in your body.

=** DIFFERENT TYPES OF STEM CELLS. **=

//1. Embryonic stem cells// come from a five to six day old embryo. They have the ability to form nearly any type of cell found in the human body.

2.//Embryonic germ cells// are derived from the part of a human embryo or foetus that will ultimately produce gametes (eggs or sperm).

3.//Adult stem cells// are undifferentiated cells found among specialised (differentiated) cells in a tissue or organ after birth. Based on current research, adult stem cells appear to have a more limited ability to produce different cell types and to self-regenerate than embryonic stem cells.

4.//Umbilical cord blood stem cells// are used to treat a range of blood disorders and immune system conditions.

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There has been much discussion in the press recently about the pros/cons of steam cell research. The steam cells can cure a lot to the medical issues basically can cure any type of problem pretty much anything to do with types of cells brain cells tissue damage and most things like the liver, kidney and lungs. Dead cells of almost any kind no matter what injury can be cured thanks to steam cell research.