What are Embryonic Stem Cells?

Embryonic stem cells are totipotent, which means they can be used to build every single type of cell within the adult body. Though embryonic stem cell research is a controversial topic, many believe that embryonic stem cells are the key to curing all manner of diseases.

Embryonic stem cells have the ability to multiply endlessly and differentiate into any type of cell, making them a viable option for regenerating diseased, dysfunctional or damaged cells in the body. Embryonic stem cells come from the fertilized egg during the earliest stages of gestation. These cells are located in the cell mass known as a blastocyst.

The blastocysts used for embryonic stem cell research do not come from a fertilized egg within a mother’s body. Instead, they are created in a laboratory setting. While embryonic stem cells hold so much promise for the future of medicine, further research is needed, and there is debate over the ethical problems presented by embryonic stem cell research.

Stem Cell Therapy Learning Center:

What is a Stem Cell?
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem Cell Transplants
Embryonic Stem Cells
Adult Stem Cells
Cord Blood Stem Cells
Neural Stem Cells
Pro and Cons

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