Every new breakthrough in research also brings in new potential dangers and side effects. Same is the case with embryonic stem cell research. To make an effective outcome, we need to demonstrate the effectiveness and also identify and minimize the risks . TIll now two major risks which have been identified are Tumor formation Immune [...]
What Are Different Types of Fetal Stem Cells
May 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Research with fetal tissue so far has been limited to only a few cell types: neural stem cells, including neural crest cells; hematopoietic stem cells; and pancreatic islet progenitors. Neural stem cells, which are numerous in the fetal brain, can be isolated and grown in an undifferentiated form in culture, and they have been shown [...]
Stem Cells Research – We Need To Monitor
May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is evident now that studies with human stem cells are essential to make progress in the development of treatments for human disease, and this research should continue. Recently US president lifted the ban on this research and paved a way for new inventions and discoveries. It must be understood that we are still in [...]
Adult Stem cells versus Embryonic Stem Cells
May 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Apart from the differences in sources human embryonic and adult stem cells each offer advantages and disadvantages when channeled for potential use for cell-based regenerative therapies. They differ in number and type differentiated cell types they can become. Differentiation Capacity While embryonic stem cells can become all cell types of the body because they are [...]