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Prof. Sir Ian Wilmut - The Quest for New Therapies by Stem Cell Research Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, Professor Emeritus at the University of Edinburgh and Chairman of the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, presents "The Ques... By: EdinburghUniversity … Continue reading →

Stem cell research and potential applications for the treatment of eye disease (clip) To watch this video in full please click here: http://www.rsmvideos.com/videoPlayer/?vid=447 class=videoThumb Martin Evans presents a lecture on his work in the field of stem cell research.... By: RoyalSocietyMedicine … Continue reading →

23 lakhs Grant Given for Stem Cell Research 08 11 13 By: VNM NEWS MAGAZINE … Continue reading →

Stem cells - Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde: Hans Clevers at TEDxAmsterdam Produced by: http://www.fellermedia.com Camera Crew: http://www.hoens.tv Stem cells are the foundation of all mammalian life, including that of man. Every ... By: TEDxTalks … Continue reading →

Newsnight: Professor David Nutt: decriminalise all drugs in the UK, former government adviser Newsnight - Monday 4th November 2013 Drugs legislation is hampering clinical research, warns David Nutt Former government drugs adviser says progress towards... By: PublicEnquiry … Continue reading →

Sheila Lopez - High School Stem Cell Research Intern - July, Summer 2013 Visit our Through Their Lens page for photos and more videos from students and grantees: http://www.cirm.ca.gov/instagram-CIRMStemCellLab-feed Sheila Lopez i... By: California Institute for Regenerative Medicine … Continue reading →

Leigh Ann Llarena - High School Stem Cell Research Intern - July Summer 2013 Visit our Through Their Lens page for photos and more videos from students and grantees: http://www.cirm.ca.gov/instagram-CIRMStemCellLab-feed Leigh Ann Llar... By: California Institute for Regenerative Medicine … Continue reading →

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PURTIER Placenta - Obama on Stem Cell Research Researchers highly value embryonic stem cells because of their potential to turn into any organ or tissue cell in the body. Obama expressed hope that the order will help spur faster progress... By: Kim Purtier Placenta … Continue reading →

You are here: Popular Issues >> Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research - What are Stem Cells? There has been much controversy in the press recently about the pros and cons of stem cell research. What is the controversy all about? "Stem" cells can be contrasted with "differentiated" cells. They offer much hope for medical advancement because of their ability to grow into almost any kind of cell. For instance, neural cells in the brain and spinal cord that have been damaged can be replaced by stem cells. In the treatment of cancer, cells destroyed by radiation or chemotherapy can be replaced with new healthy stem cells that adapt to the affected area, whether it be part of the brain, heart, liver, lungs, or wherever. Dead cells of almost any kind, no matter the type of injury or disease, can be replaced with new healthy cells thanks to the amazing flexibility of stem cells. As a result, billions of dollars are being poured into this new field. Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research - Where Do They Come From? To understand the pros and cons of stem cell research, one must … Continue reading →