While I am in favor of stem cell research, I just have to ask cause I honestly don't know, has this in any country led to any cures of any diseases.
2006-07-19 04:46:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Scientists have only been able to use human embryonic stem cells (hESC) only since 1998; it hasn't even been 10 yrs yet.
As for adult stem cells they are currently in use in conjunction with bone marrow transplants.
2006-07-19 04:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by genaddt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Human embryonic stem cells (hESC) only since 1998, when a group led by Dr. James Thompson at the University of Wisconsin developed a technique to isolate and grow the cells.
Adult stem cells, such as blood-forming stem cells in bone marrow (called hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs), are currently the only type of stem cell commonly used to treat human diseases. Doctors have been transferring HSCs in bone marrow transplants for over 40 years. More advanced techniques of collecting, or "harvesting," HSCs are now used in order to treat leukemia, lymphoma and several inherited blood disorders.
The clinical potential of adult stem cells has also been demonstrated in the treatment of other human diseases that include diabetes and advanced kidney cancer. However, these newer uses have involved studies with a very limited number of patients.
2006-07-19 14:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While stem cell research and use hasn't found a definate cure it has seriously alleviated the symptoms of Multiple sclerosis.
2006-07-19 19:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by debisioux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been research successes, but I'm not certain of any practical successes.
For the record, stem cells don't have to be harvested from embryos in order to be effective.
2006-07-19 11:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't lead to cures, but they can repair damaged tissue and organs in individual cases. If you had enough stem cells, a person who couldn't get a kidney transplant could instead grow a brand new one.
2006-07-19 11:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kenny ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some, but mostly the treatments have been half measures and even in some cases reverted to a worse at a later date. It is getting better with time. Each new treatment has been better than the last.
2006-07-19 20:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the previous person put it, "not yet". But, this is not a morality question.
2006-07-19 11:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by Fred K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dearie, Rome wasn't built in a day.
2006-07-19 11:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unaware of any at this time.
Full of promises and possibilities for "Scientist" and then "Humanity".
Noble intent no harm done.
2006-07-19 11:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks very promising, if only they can get more funding.
2006-07-19 18:15:33 · answer #10 · answered by paul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋