Question Description
I would like you to explore the roles of Stem Cells a bit more. Choose any topic you would like regarding the use of StemCells in the treatment of a disease, an aid for pregnancy, a cosmetic use, etc. For your final post, please write approximately at least 300 words and include the following:
- List the type of stem cells that are being used
- give a basic overview of how the cells are generated/reprogrammed, etc.
- give some advantages and potential pitfalls
- Do you believe that these treatments will be effective
- given what you know about gene editing and personalized medicine, discuss what you think may be particularly useful at the crossroads of these two technologies