stem cells the solution to your future tim demuth russell strutz
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Stem Cells What is Stem
Cell? Taking
“Interchangeable” cells and making them into different cell types
Dead Cells into New Cells
Why does it matter?
Fetus Stem Cell The Fetus/Placenta
Advantages Most Flexible,
Endless Potential, Never Losing an Organ
Disadvantages Human Embryo
Umbilical Cord Stem Cell
From the Umbilical Cord Advantages
Protection, Matches, Availability, Ethnic Diversity, Fewer Infections
Disadvantages Volume, Time Factor,
Infection Risk, Same Donor Never Twice
Adult Stem Cell Found in Organs and Tissues
Brain, Bone Marrow, Heart, Liver, etc.
Mainly in Quiescent Mode (Non-Dividing) Activated When Needed by
Tissues Advantages
Specialized Cells Disadvantages
Limited Number Hard to Grow Large Quantities