The Unspecialization Of Stem Cells
Stem cells are an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism that is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation. The body is not able to produce new neurons to repair spinal cords injuries, such as those that cause paralysis. Because of this, there is no way for doctors to restore movement to paralyzed people. Stem cells may be the perfect solution to that problem.
Researchers have found that implants of stem cells can reverse the effects of brain injuries in mice. They are hoping that is true for humans also. Researchers have shown that bone marrow stem cells can sometimes develop into nerve cells, and that brain stem cells can develop into blood cells. Stem cells have three general properties: they are able to divide and renew themselves for long periods, they are unspecialized, and they can give rise to specialized cell types. …show more content…
They all can become muscle cells, blood cells, brain, or liver cells. That is what is very interesting about stem cells. They are going to be used for diseases because researchers have found that stem cells help other animals get better. Like the mouse earlier in the essay. It may also be used for screening new drugs and toxins. Stem cells are basically like the repair system of the body. When the stem cell divides, it can either stay a stem cell or become another cell like a muscle, blood, or brain cell. Stem cells are a big part of the body. Scientists think that this cell can possibly have an effect on diabetes and curtain diseases. These cells are very important to the
Researchers have found that implants of stem cells can reverse the effects of brain injuries in mice. They are hoping that is true for humans also. Researchers have shown that bone marrow stem cells can sometimes develop into nerve cells, and that brain stem cells can develop into blood cells. Stem cells have three general properties: they are able to divide and renew themselves for long periods, they are unspecialized, and they can give rise to specialized cell types. …show more content…
They all can become muscle cells, blood cells, brain, or liver cells. That is what is very interesting about stem cells. They are going to be used for diseases because researchers have found that stem cells help other animals get better. Like the mouse earlier in the essay. It may also be used for screening new drugs and toxins. Stem cells are basically like the repair system of the body. When the stem cell divides, it can either stay a stem cell or become another cell like a muscle, blood, or brain cell. Stem cells are a big part of the body. Scientists think that this cell can possibly have an effect on diabetes and curtain diseases. These cells are very important to the