Stem Cell Research - Embryonic Stem Cells Save Lives

Embryonic Stem Cell Rescue Lives Specialized cells from human embryos, called embryonic stem cells (ES cells), are actually capable of saving lives. These cells can be used for many medical purposes and can benefit people in an infinite way. The importance of embryonic stem cells lies in the lack of specialization. These basic cells are in the early stage of embryogenesis and can grow to almost any kind of cells and tissues in the body.

In the field of stem cell research embryos and adult stem cells are often compared. The controversial use of embryonic stem cells is supported on the basis of their many advantages on adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are more readily available; they have greater cell proliferation, also known as proliferation, ability; and they are more versatile. Blastocyst stem cells are isolated from the embryo during the blastocyst stage and this process destroys the structure of the embryo to the extent that the embryo can no longer grow. These stem cells are more readily available than adult stem cells because they are obtained when the inner cell mass is concentrated in the embryo and the number of adult stem cells is limited. Another beneficial advantage of embryonic stem cells is their ability to proliferate and multiply indefinitely when cultured under appropriate conditions (Devolder 9)

There are three types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, artificial pluripotent stem cells (iPS). The most famous type of stem cells are embryonic stem cells. This is due to the extensive coverage of such stem cells by the media and the many judiciary laws developed based on their use. Because they are the most flexible stem cell types, they are also popular among researchers. Unlike their more mature counterparts, they have the ability to regenerate all types of cells. Embryonic stem cells are found in two areas: umbilical cord and embryo. Embryonic stem cells are found in blood taken from umbilical cord immediately after birth. It contains hematopoietic stem cells that can be used to produce erythrocytes; among other things. There are also mesenchymal stem cells that can be used to grow muscle and bones. Hematopoietic cells are used for the treatment of blood related diseases such as autoimmune diseases and leukemia