using stem cells The benefit of Stem cells are currently the only viable using stem treatment for this condition. cells 1.1.A4 Ethics of the therapeutic use of stem cells from specially created embryos, from the umbilical cord blood of a new-born baby and from an adult’s own tissues. Complete the table to compare the different sources of stem cells available: Comparison of stem cell sources Embryo Cord blood Adult Differentiation Can differentiate into Limited capacity to any cell type differentiate (without inducement only naturally divide into cells) Genetic Due to accumulation of damage mutations through the life of the adult genetic damage can occur Compatibility Therapeutic cloning remains a controversial area of medicine. Outline the main arguments for therapeutic cloning
using stem cells The benefit of using stem cells Stem cells are currently the only viable treatment for this condition. 1.1.A4 Ethics of the therapeutic use of stem cells from specially created embryos, from the umbilical cord blood of a new-born baby and from an adult’s own tissues. Complete the table to compare the different sources of stem cells available: Comparison of stem cell sources Embryo Cord blood Adult Differentiation Can differentiate into any cell type Limited capacity to differentiate (without inducement only naturally divide into cells) Genetic damage Due to accumulation of mutations through the life of the adult genetic damage can occur Compatibility Therapeutic cloning remains a controversial area of medicine. Outline the main arguments for therapeutic cloning