NSCA

National Stem Cell Association

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What can stem cell research help us with in the future? (below v)

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-heart disease
-cardiovascular disease
-stroke
-respiratory disease
-diabetes
-neurological disorders
-spinal cord injuries
-birth defects

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Our group prefers adult stem cells over the use of embryos because it leads to a less controversial decision and still makes an impact.

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Stem cell research should be funded by the government only for non-embryo, adult cell research.

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Even though adult cells are limited to differentiation, they are less likely to reject a transplant that embryos. Adult cells=better option

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We need to remember, that without the help of government funds we wouldn't be able to help the countless people who need stem cells!!

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#tb to when Obama signed the executive order repealing a Bush-era policy that limited federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research!

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Goal of stem cell research: determine if there is a way we can find a way to allow stem cells to change into a patient-specific cell

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Cells come from embryos 3-5 days old and are more versatile than adult cells, which are found in smaller numbers in the fat or bone marrow

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Stem cells are cells that can become different types of cells.

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So excited to see the awesome work with stem cells!!