Question

At Boston Children’s Hospital, our researchers are committed to learning all we can about diseases in order to make sure these children have the best shot at living as normal a life as possible – and stem cells may be the key to treat a variety of blood disorders.

Stem Cells offer hope for new therapies, but their use in research has been emotionally debated.

1: How are stem cells being used today?

2: What are the benefits of a stem cell?

3: What is the value in using stem cells?

Please post your scholarly discussion with a word count between 250-300 words and at least one response to peers, with at least two references in APA format.

Answer 1

Answer: Stem cells makes 100,000 million new blood cells for body which we need every day. It is found in bone marrow and it acts as a body’s natural reservoir replenishing stocks of specialized cells that have been used up or damaged.

At present era stem cells are being used for the further research as well as to cure the disease. Stem cells have ability to remove the damaged cells and replenish a new blood cells.

Many research is going on regarding use of stem cells as it can also used to treat cancer. Stem cells are being used in diagnosis of the diseases. Treatment of diseases by replacement of neurons damaged by spinal cord injury, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease etc.