Explore the roles of Stem Cells.

Stem cells.
August 6, 2019
Would you recommend that a patient with this condition go ahead and participate in this treatment? Why or why not?
August 6, 2019

Explore the roles of Stem Cells.

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