Stem Cell Web Quest

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.

** Answer in complete sentences for full credit.

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

What are the two types of stem cells?

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

What are 2 neurological disorders that may be helped by stem cells?

How can stem cells possibly help people with these diseases?

http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/pecorino2.html

How could stem cells help burn victims?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0025680/

What is the immune system?

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-And-Stem-Cell-Research.html

How may two autoimmune diseases be helped by stem cells?

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.