Advantages and Disadvantages of using Stem Cells in Medicine Flashcards
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Disadvantages:
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Ethical Issues: The use of embryonic stem cells raises ethical concerns regarding the destruction of embryos
Rejection Risk: Transplanted stem cells may be rejected by the recipient’s immune system
Tumour Formation: There is a risk of stem cells forming tumours or growing uncontrollably
Risk of spreading diseases through contamination in the Lab
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Advantages:
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Cure Parkinson’s
Cure Paralysis
Treat Diabetes
