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what are stem cells?

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What are stem cells: Stem cell is undiffereciated cell of a multicellular organism, that is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type.There are two broad tupe of stem cells.1 ebryonic stem cells which are isolated from inner cell mass of blastocysts2 adult stem cells which are found in various tissues.
Embyonic stem cells can be used for any specialised cells, while adult cells act as repair sy.

Question 2

can stem cells be clonned?

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There are: Lots of different "stem cells."  there is work in this area on embryonic stem cells.  We do not have this technology for clinical applications, and certainly not in the hematopoietic arena.

Question 3

where are stem cells found?

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Many sources: The most frequently obtained from the bone marrow.  Other sources include the pulp of teeth, fat cells too.

Question 4

how effective is stem cells?

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Stem cells: For which condition.Stem cells are being used for many different conditions.

Question 5

how are stem cells extracted?

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2 ways: Stem cells are obtained through a series of bone marrow aspirations, usually from the posterior superior area of the pelvis.  They can also be collected by peripheral blood collection from a vein usually in the arm.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

can stem cells cure diseases?

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May be: Science has not evolved enough to provide a clear cut answer, with examples.
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Question 7

what is a stem cell definition?

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A starter cell: A stem cell is a cell that produces more specialized cells.  If you imagine all of the possible finished cells as leaves on a tree, with in between cells as the branches, the stem would be the trunk.

Question 8

tell me about stem cells please.?

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Stem: Two types, embryonic which cells can develop into any tissue or organ; adult - cells which are within tissues to help maintain themselves or regenerate/repair damage tissues.  Adult cells are derived from fat tissue (by liposuction) and from bone marrow.  Exciting use in tendon/ligament, muscle, joint, chronic wounds, radiation damage, etc. Are currently being used with platelet conc to heal tissu.

Question 9

do you support stem cell research?

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Wrong Forum: I am sorry, but our private musings about science are not in any way the purpose of Health Tap.  We are here to teach, and help patients with real medical problems.  Politics are not on our agenda here.  Perhaps you can find a different forum to debate or discuss the politically sensitive topics.

Question 10

can you donate your own stem cells?

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Yes: Harvesting of fat stem-stromal cells & bone marrow is possible. Some are storing these (cryopres) for future applicaitons.  Lipoaspiration provides the most numbers of mscs, and is currently used in many clinical applications in plastic surgery, wounds, and musculoskeletal disorders.

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