Stem cells. To be or not to be It is one of the most evocative phrases in the lexicon of science: stem cells research‚ the creation of cells that can be used to make people healthier‚ stronger and even can treat cancer – the greatest killer of our time. Stem cells have been touted as one of the most significant discoveries in medical history! The ongoing research in this field hold high hopes that in a few years stem cells used in genetic therapy may be able to cure or alleviate the suffering
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The cell theory‚ or cell doctrine‚ states that all organisms are composed of similar units of organization‚ called cells. The concept was formally articulated in 1839 by Schleiden & Schwann and has remained as the foundation of modern biology. The idea predates other great paradigms of biology including Darwin’s theory of evolution (1859)‚ Mendel’s laws of inheritance (1865)‚ and the establishment of comparative biochemistry (1940). First Cells Seen in Cork While the invention of the
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EMERGENCIES -HCL (i) CASE STUDY CONSENT FORM Case Study Name: B-Tech Oncology: Medical Surgical Nursing IV Assignment 1 Hospital: Little Company Of Mary Hospital‚ Pretoria Oncology Unit: Mary Potter Oncology Unit Ward A Principle Investigator: MJM (Tienie) Ackermann – Oncology Student ------------------------------------------------- Note: This consent form is to be retained by the investigator and kept secure. At the completion of the case study‚ it should be disposed of in
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Red blood cell From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia [pic] Human red blood cells (6-8μm) Red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) are the most common type of blood cell and the vertebrateorganism’s principal means of delivering oxygen (O2) to the body tissues via the blood flow through thecirculatory system. They take up oxygen in the lungs or gills and release it while squeezing through the body’scapillaries. These cells’ cytoplasm is rich in hemoglobin‚ an iron-containing biomolecule that
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Danielle Robbins Abstract This paper briefly describes basal cell carcinoma. Several scientific studies and articles are referenced to further present the causes‚ symptoms‚ tests‚ treatments‚ and prognosis of basal cell carcinoma. Also included in this paper are the different types of basal cell carcinoma and the populations that are affected. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a skin cancer that starts in the epidermis (Medline Plus‚ 2012). The Skin Cancer Foundation defines
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The world of medicine will be revolutionized by stem cell research. This revolution could bring about utter disaster or life changing miracles; it all lies in the hands of humans. Stem cell research is believed to have potential that can give rise to medical breakthroughs by answering the daunting questions that illnesses and disease bring. Yet‚ with all of the static that stem cell research can create these predictions are just that‚ and stem cell research could possibly cause more harm than good.
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Suddenly‚ stem cells are everywhere. Once relegated to the depths of esoteric health journals‚ the microscopic clusters have made their way to the nation�s front pages. The complexity and drama surrounding these relatively simple cells has increased due a ticking clock: By the end of the month‚ President Bush is scheduled to decide whether to continue federal funding for stem cell research. The question of using stem cells for research is intrinsically scientific‚ and yet has become the political
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Stem Cells: Future of Failure? When does a sperm and egg begin to resemble what we call a fetus? Research has shown that at four weeks‚ the embryo is the size of an seasame seed (New Health Advisor). The cells that make up this sesame seed could be the future of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are the cells made during the process of fertilization. They are the first traces of humans‚ making them basically a blank slate for all types of cells. They can become essentially any type of cell in the
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Synchronizing Cells at Specific Stages of the Cell Cycle The protocols presented here describe procedures used to synchronize cells in various stages of the cell cycle (Fig. 8.3.1). Synchronization is particularly useful for investigating a particular cell cycle–regulated event or preparing cells for extraction of transient factors whose expression is dependent on cell cycle stage. Exponentially growing cultures are generally asynchronous; i.e.‚ each cell progresses through the cell cycle independently
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2012 Cell Phones of Death Skeptics have been saying cell phones cause dangerous side effects. As a result‚ some people claim that when magnetic waves are sent from cell phones‚ the waves have an allergic reaction on them. Others are saying these same waves caused their cancer. However‚ I have found virtually no studies that support these claims with scientific evidence. This is the reason for my choice of policy. The policies in regards to cell phone use should not change‚ for no study has shown
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