Stemcell Webquest 11 9 17
Stemcell Webquest 11 9 17
Stemcell Webquest 11 9 17
Stem Cell information has been in the news frequently in the past several
years. These web sites should help you understand what stem cells are, how
they are obtained and how they may be used to help patients. With this
information you will be better able to understand the media information,
hopefully learn where to go to sort out misinformation and allow you to be
better informed in your own decisions on ethical questions.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-
depth/stem-cells/art-20048117
What are stem cells? Include two important qualities.
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/pages/basics1.aspx
Where can stem cells be found and why do the differences matter?
https://cbhd.org/stem-cell-research/overview
How are embryonic stem cells obtained?
https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/2001report/chapter4.htm
What is the difference between typical stem cells and progenitor/precursor cells?
http://stemcell.childrenshospital.org/about-stem-cells/adult-somatic-stem-cells-101/where-do-
we-get-adult-stem-cells/
List 6 places that adult stem cells have been found. (the list grows each year)
https://explorable.com/stem-cell-pros-and-cons
What are the pros and cons of Embryonic and Adult Stem cells?
There has been a lot of hope for the future of stem cell research. Scientists in
many different areas look forward to finding treatments and cures for many
disabling and fatal diseases. Below are several websites that describe a few of
these possibilities.
http://www.eurostemcell.org/stem-cell-faq/english/neurological-disorders
How can stem cells possibly help people with these diseases?
http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/pecorino2.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0025680/
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-And-Stem-Cell-Research.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/stem-cell-poll.html
At this website you will be voting. Which way you vote, will prompt the video
to look at the other side of the argument/perspective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTw2RpDo9o
Watch this video to reinforce your information about Stem Cell Research.
Summary
Write a one-page opinion of your decision whether to use or not to use stem
cells in research. Please be specific by using examples and factual information
to support your opinion.