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What kind of stem cell technology is being used in humans right now and by what places? I mean some stem cell technology is being used currently in humans right?
GleefulNihilism said:Nah mate, it's still in testing. Looks good though.
And the punchline is all this hooplah over embryonic stem cells and a team in Austraila (I think, someone will have to back me up on this) has made a process that if it works it will have all the benefits of embryonic stem cells off of skin cells.
bioquest said:What kind of stem cell technology is being used in humans right now and by what places? I mean some stem cell technology is being used currently in humans right?
Medra’s Medical Director William C. Rader, MD. has treated over one thousand patients with Human Fetal Stem Cells, including children and adults suffering from many of mankind’s most devastating diseases; some of which up until recently had been considered to be untreatable.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article1637528.eceDiabetics using stem-cell therapy have been able to stop taking insulin injections for the first time, after their bodies started to produce the hormone naturally again.
baywax said:Here's another guy that has been able to grow a new jaw from his own stemcells...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080201/ts_nm/finland_stemcells_dc [Broken]
Evo said:How about people that don't have a religion that prohibits stem cell research can donate and they can receive the benefits. Those that are opposed to it cannot, as it would be against their beliefs to have their life or the life of a loved one saved. That way, the rest of us can can continue with the advances in science.
bioquest said:What DNA do stem cells have
Ie do implanted stem cells end up with different DNA than adult stem cells that are already in our body, or do they end up taking on the identical DNA of the cells around them regardless?
Evo said:How about people that don't have a religion that prohibits stem cell research can donate and they can receive the benefits. Those that are opposed to it cannot, as it would be against their beliefs to have their life or the life of a loved one saved. That way, the rest of us can can continue with the advances in science.
bioquest said:Ignore my previous question because it was stupid
But I do have a question; couldn't you stimulate both and adult and embryonic cells through younger blood? Like if it stimulates adult stem cells, will it also stimulate embroyonic stem cells inside someone's body? (If you figured out what did the stimulation)
Engineering blood vessels from stem cells: recent advances and applications
Shulamit Levenberg
Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Haifa 32000, Israel
bioquest said:how much could neural growth factors/neurogenesis regenerate the human brain, theoretically?
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different types of specialized cells in the body. In humans, stem cells are used in various medical treatments to repair or replace damaged cells or tissues.
The two main types of stem cells used in human treatments are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are derived from early-stage embryos and have the ability to develop into any type of cell in the body. Adult stem cells are found in various tissues and can only develop into certain types of cells.
Stem cell technology has shown potential in treating a wide range of medical conditions, including spinal cord injuries, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and certain types of cancer. However, more research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness and safety of these treatments.
Yes, there are ethical concerns surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells, as they are derived from early-stage embryos. This has led to debates about the beginning of human life and the destruction of embryos for research purposes. However, many scientists argue that the potential benefits of stem cell technology outweigh these ethical concerns.
Despite its potential, there are still limitations to stem cell technology in humans. One major limitation is the risk of rejection by the recipient's immune system, as the donor cells may be perceived as foreign. Additionally, there is still a lot to learn about how stem cells work and how to control their differentiation into specific cell types. Further research and clinical trials are needed to address these limitations and improve the efficacy of stem cell treatments.