Stem Cell Webquest 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 1. What are stem cells? – As part of your description, include two important qualities. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stem-cells/CA00081 2. Where can stem cells be found? http://www.tellmeaboutstemcells.org/stem-cell-basics/the-two-types.php 3. How are embryonic stem cells obtained? http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/stemcells.html 4. Identify six places that “adult” stem cells have been found. http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/scireport/chapter4.asp 5. What are the pros and cons of using embryonic and adult stem cells? http://cwcboe.schoolwires.net/cms/lib04/NJ01001185/Centricity/Domain/143/Chapter%2 012%20-%20Genetic%20Engineering/Labs/Stem%20cell%20webquest/pros-and-consof-embryonic-and-adult-stem-cells.pdf 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 two websites that describe a couple of these possibilities. 6. What are 2 neurological disorders that may be helped by stem cells? 7. How can stem cells possibly help people with these diseases? http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110824/Parkinsone28099s-disease-breakthroughwith-stem-cell-research.aspx http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/01/25/stem-cell-tech-may-aid-alzheimersresearch/ 8. How could stem cells help burn victims? http://abcnews.go.com/Health/experimental-stem-cell-therapy-burnvictims/story?id=17350731#.UMdDU4XYSN0 9. How may an autoimmune disease be helped by stem cells? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120627122252.htm
