Every cell in the human body contains the all the genetic material necessary to grow, from conception to death. Newly created cells, which have not yet developed enough to specialize, are called stem cells. Stem cells are cells that may still develop into any kind of body cell. There is great...
A stem cell breakthrough grows new arteries. Scientists studied veins left over from surgery, extracted stem cells from the veins, and discovered material vital for restoring hope for patients suffering from heart disease. Scientists then simulated the growth of new arteries and may have discovered...
A stem cell culture involves removing stem cells from a source material and growing them under laboratory conditions. This area of human research and science is still under ethical debate. Stem cells have the unique ability to grow into any type of cell and have been very useful for various medical...
The stem cell debate centers around religious, political, scientific and ethical controversial opinions and research. The research and extraction of stem cells is controversial despite the obvious end benefits. Scientific research has shown that stem cells can repair damaged human body parts and...
Cord blood is found in the placenta after the baby is born. The umbilical cord of also contains cord blood - hence the name. Cord blood is one of the most controversial topics these days due to ethical issues. What makes cord blood so special? Aside from the fact that there is no ample supply...
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are cells that are capable of producing all blood type cells. The process through which blood is replenished in the body is called hematopoiesis. In this process, the HSCs create the necessary blood cells, which include lymphocytes, granulocytes, and red blood cells,...
The placenta and the umbilical cord contain cord blood after birth. It is important for its richness in stem cells, the basic building blocks of the body, which can treat certain diseases due to their ability to convert into other types of cells that may have been destroyed by a disease. In the...
Cell differentiation is the development of a generic cell into a cell with a specific function, which is directed by various triggers. This differentiation is essential for the renewal of cells and for embryonic development, and occurs numerous times in the development of a single-celled zygote to...
The umbilical cord is the 40 cm to 60 cm long tube that links an unborn child to the placenta in the mother’s womb. It is also called a funis. Passing blood between the placenta and the fetus is umbilical cord’s job. The placenta protects the fetus in the uterus as it acts like a barrier filtering...
Glenn Beck, American conservative radio and television host, author, entrepreneur, political commentator, and public figure, is an important figure in U.S. politics. Beck has captured wealth and fame, controversy and criticism, ridicule and support. Beck is a stalwart who defends American values...
