Overall ResponseStem cells have an enormous potential to benefit different areas of disease research and management. By learning more about stem cells, scientists and the public can understand how these multi-purpose cells can develop into the specific and specialised cells that make humans what they are today. By studying stem cells, we can learn about the actual process that occurs from a single stem cell to a huge array of specialised cells that let us live and function each day.
It's important to have a basic understanding of stem cells because they are currently used to treat diseases such as cancer that may one day affect you or a loved one. The public also holds some responsibility to challenge researchers when we see research areas that potentially pose ethical problems. It is the public who can help to ensure that stem cell research is transparent and morally performed. This will allow for everyone to reap the full and extensive benefits of stem cell research. |
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