Stem Cells

The following hESC Primer will give you a good overview of Stem Cells, Injection Therapy, possibilities of the future and ethical issues surrounding hESC.  The primer is divided into 6 chapters. For additional resources please consult the FAQ.

• Learn about Human Embryonic Stem Cells
  • 1. Introduction to Stem Cells
    • 1a. What are Stem Cells & Why they're Important
    • 1b. Scope of This Primer
    • 1c. Stem Cells & Future of Parkinson's Disease
  • 2. Unique Properties of all Stem Cells
  • 3. What are Embryonic Stem Cells
    • 3a. Stages of Embryonic Development Important for hESC
    • 3b. How Embryonic Stem Cells are Grown in Labs
    • 3c. What Lab Tests are used to Identify hESC
    • 3d. How hESC are Stimulated to Differentiate
  • 4. What are Adult Stem Cells
    • 4a. Where They are Found & What They Do
    • 4b. What Lab Tests are used to Identify Adult Stem Cells
    • 4c. What is Known about Adult Stem Cell Differentiation
    • 4d. Key Questions about Adult Stem Cells
  • 5. Embryonic v. Adult Stem Cells
  • 6. Potential Uses & Obstacles of Stem Cells

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