B2 - Stem Cells Ethical issues Use as cures Development 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCells, tissues and organsGCSEAQA Created by: Connie JoyceCreated on: 19-08-14 19:38 What are stem cells? Undifferentiated cells that can develop into different types of cell dpending on what instructions they have been given. 1 of 5 Where are stem cells found? In early human embryos and in adult bone marrow (but these aren't as versatile). 2 of 5 How are stem cells used in medicine now? Bone marrow is used to treat people with sickle cell anaemia. 3 of 5 What is stem cell research? Researches take the cells of early embroyos and use them to find answers to problems e.g. heart disease and diabetes. 4 of 5 What are the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research? People believe that they shouldn't experiment on embryos as this has the potential for life. 5 of 5
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