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people about what stem cells are (the biological ideas behind stem cells), how they function, peoples’ personal viewpoints on extending stem cell research in medical practices in New Zealand and a personal viewpoint from myself (the reporter). Following areas of medical fields that will be focused on: Cancer (leukemia) Personalised medication organ repairing arthritic pains Body: Stem cells are cells in the human body that have the capability to transform into any kind of cell type in the human…

Stem cells are cells in all organisms that undergo a process called differentiation which is the process of growth or development to becoming something different. Stem cells work together to later become of use in areas of need such as tissue, muscle, or organs. Unlike stem cells, which have gone through one stage of differentiation, embryonic stem cells (ESC) can easily provide more of a variety on what they can become and be used for later in life. Consequently, embryonic stem cells have been…

Stem cells have been around as early as 1868, but stem cell are often related to “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley and the book was published in 1818, 50-years before stem cells were thought of. In Frankenstein, Victor, a scientist, got body parts that he severed from grave digging in order to create the creature. When Victor was done shaping the creature he was “playing god” because he brought something to life without reproduction. Stem cells are also referred to “playing god”, or “cheating at…

Cell membrane- A cell membrane is a fine structure that can also be referred to as a plasma membrane. Both Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are enclosed by a cell membrane. The functions are to keep a steady shape of the cell and to control particles moving into and out of the cell. These particles may be ions or molecules. Cell wall- Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall whereas eukaryotic cells don’t. The cell wall is what provides shape and protects the cell components. Nucleus- Nucleus is only…

eukaryotic cells each with a set niche to make sure the body stays balanced. Form their inception cells are programmed like a computer to provide necessary functions for a person’s body. Along the lines of being like a computer all cells need power to operate. Inside the cell its organelles help the cell attain the fuel it needs to operate. Within these group of organelles is what has been aptly named the, “power plant”, of cells for it takes nutrients and converts it into fuel for cells. Since…

Introduction The human cell consists of three parts; the plasma membrane, the cytoplasm, and the nucleus. The plasma membrane is the outer boundary of the cell, it separates two major fluid compartments- the intracellular fluid and the extracellular fluid, and plays a key role in cell transport. Cell transport is the movement of materials across a selectively permeable membrane, and this process can occur in two ways; passive transport and active transport. Passive transport allows substances to…

Stem cells What is the probability of people who like or listen to music? A very high number I suppose. And what are the odds of them listening to the same type of music, let’s say, pop? A good amount of people still but surely less than the first. The likelihood of listening to the same pop artist? An even smaller number. What about the possibilities of having eyes, arms, legs, a body, a heart? Clearly a great number. But the same color eyes, hair, or skin? A much lesser number. The chances are…

Are Stem Cells Worth The Cost? Introduction Stem Cells have a lot of potentials to cure/heal the human body, but is it worth the cost? Embryonic stem cells have the potential to transform medicine. Scientist and doctors believe they could potentially treat a myriad of human conditions and diseases, such as spinal cord injury, type 1 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases and many others. However, there are many issues and barriers to fulfilling this potential. Helping people walk again sounds like…

Stem cell research is one of the most controversial subjects to face the world since abortion, yet stem cell research could be the key to unlocking a cure to the deadliest diseases affecting mankind. While stem cells have vast promise for both medical issues and for future approaches such as slowing down aging, scientists are still in the beginning chapter of the stem cell revolution. Stem cell research and the use of stem cells in therapy is a complex multi-step process that requires scientists…

produces. In order to fully understand how a muscle contracts, it is necessary to first understand the structure of muscle cells. Muscles cells are large cells that are surrounded by a special membrane called the sarcolemma and are filled with fluid called sarcoplasm. The sarcoplasm abounds with mitochondria for energy production and ribosomes for protein manufacturing. Muscle cells are also packed with many…