Induced pluripotent stem cell

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    undergo a kidney transplant (2). The ongoing developments being made in stem cell technology are making it a possibility to treat kidney diseases through the use of patient-derived stem cells in order to regain kidney function.

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    the evolution of indued pluripotent stem cells and how these developments will impact the medical field. Beginning with a comprehensive exploration of the history and discovery of stem cells, it will highlight the challenges historically faced by researchers and medical professionals prior to the discovery of defined factors in adult cells. Using published research for reference, it will describe the process of discovery and modern application of induced pluripotent stem cells, leaning heavily on the

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    that embryonic stem cell research involves the death of human embryos, when truly those embryos would've suffered the same fate. Stem cell research is an exciting and beneficial area that, as functioning members of society, we must not restrict it due to the opposition of biased people. We should allow the use of stem cell research because stem there are alternatives to using embryonic stem cells to further our understanding. Embryonic stem cells are wanted because they have pluripotent abilities. Pluripotent

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    Over the last decade the use of stem cells has been a controversial and heated topic. Debates have exploded over every aspect of stem cell research. It has been speculated by scientists that stem cell research may have the potential to cure harmful diseases or even regrow organs. However some find that the health issues seen in earlier attempts to use stem cell transplants and ethical controversies involved with extracting stem cells, make it very dangerous to further investigate. In actuality the

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    looking into using stem cells for various sources. One of the major problems that arose with this new area of research was the ethics of using embryonic stem cells (ESCs) to conduct research. This brought up problems, especially within the Catholic Church, as to when does life first begin. Taking these undeveloped embryos was seen as taking the life of an unborn child. New insights into this area of research have shed light onto alternative methods of studying using stem cells. This includes the

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    Would you save somebody’s life or stop a disease from spreading? Stem cell research is a topic almost everybody in the world has an opinion on. I happen to be an admirer of the stem cell research; I personally think it is an important topic to speak on. The benefits of stem cell research have such a great outcome that they outweigh the ethical issues. The research would give great insights about the basics of the body. Stem cells can be very useful to those who are in for damaged organs by injury

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    Many studies have been done regarding stem cells. One study looked at the role of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into type II alveolar epithelial cells for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This study was done in mice with acute respiratory distress syndrome. β-catenin or GFP control were transfected into mice mesenchymal stem cells, and these mesenchymal stem cells were put into the trachea tissue of the mice. Several

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    Dana Moua English IV 25 April 2016 Stem Cell Research What are stem cells? Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that are found in multicellular organisms. The reason for scientist’s interest in stem cells is because of the possible applications of using them. These stem cells can be used to regrow organs/tissues. By using stem cells, scientists may be able to find cures for different cancers, certain genetic diseases, and different physical trauma damages. They can be used to treat a variety

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    It’s no secret that stem cell research is a highly controversial topic that could potentially lead to big steps in the advancement of modern medicine. There are many factors that need to be considered when making an argument for or against stem cell research. Not just the physical, tangible factors (types of stem cells, possible uses and benefits, and funding) but the emotional ones (ethics and morals) as well. While understanding the reasons opposing stem cell research is simple, understanding

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    Background and Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by the increase of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. It is the most common form of dementia and mostly affects the population that is 65 and older, but early onset it possible as well Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease where the symptoms of dementia gradually worsen over time. The symptoms normally begin as simple memory loss, but it can over time lead to difficulty

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