Stem Cells

Question 1

What are stem cells?

Answer 1

Undifferentiated cells that can develop into different types of cells depending on what instructions they’re given

Question 2

Where are stem cells found?

Answer 2

In human embryos

In bone marrow in adults

Question 3

What can stem cells do?

Answer 3

Cure diseases like blood diseases because bone marrow can turn into new blood cells
Also embryonic stem cells can replace faulty ones

Question 4

What are the issues with stem cell research?

Answer 4

• Human embryos can become a potential life
• People believe scientists should use other sources of stem cells other than embryos
• BUT; curing patients who already exist is more important than embryos
• Embryos used are usually unwanted ines from fertility clinics