Stem+Cells+Research

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Most complex organisms contain stem cells Most Stem cell research is done with embryonic stem cells; the other less common stem cells are Adult Stem cells.

Stem cells can be bred and manipulated into the any organ of the human body. Stem cells are now primarily used in treating disorders like paralysis. Other uses for stems cells include the treatment of Cancer-especially leukemia, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, and muscle damage,

Embryonic stem cells are generally taken from the umbilical cord or the bone marrow. Some parents now save the blood from their newborns umbilical cord for future stem cell use in case their child should become ill.

Some people are against stem cell use and research because of moral issues. The issue that these people have with stem cell research is that the cells are from human embryos. Stem cells can also be used for cloning which many people find immoral. The use of stem cells opens a new frontier in medical therapy. It is predicted that in the future we may be able to grow and regenerate organs and treat many diseases which are now considered fatal.