What Are Stem Cells

What Are Stem Cells? Stem cells are in a category of cells that have the ability during development to completely transform from their original generalized state into various other cell types that are specialized. The two different sources that these…

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History of Stem Cell Research

Many people have heard of stem cells and they know that the research and use of the cells is quite controversial, most do not know the history of stem cell research and why it has become such a hot button…

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How Is a Stem Cell Transplant Done?

A stem cell transplant is the process whereby specific cells which are found in the bone marrow are taken out, filtered and then given back either to the same person or another person receiving donated bone marrow. A stem cell…

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Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

Stem cells are a controversial subject and when most people hear the term they think of life threatening diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and the like. While these are issues that are closely linked to stem cells,…

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Stem Cell Face Lift:The New Cosmetic Surgery Option

Everyone likes to look their best and as we age we are often surprised that we don’t recognize our own reflection in the mirror. The skin is not as tight as it once was and smile lines and wrinkles seem…

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The Different Types of Stem Cells

Most people hear the term “stem cell” and they think of controversy. This is because there is a lot of debate of whether certain types of stem cells should be used a curative approach to many life altering diseases or…

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Stem Cell Treatments for Cancer

There are so many types of cancer in existence that one article cannot possibly cover the potential stem cell treatments for cancer available for all of them. Brain tumors for example are usually fast growing, which does not give much…

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Stem Cell Treatment for Heart Disease

Approximately 6 million Americans suffer from heart disease which frequently leads to heart failure. Heart disease is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood into the body. When the heart cannot pump blood properly it can damage all…

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Stem Cell Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis [MS] is caused when the hyperactive immune cells target and attack the myelin sheath of a person’s nerves. The myelin sheath acts as an insulator for neurons which allows them to “talk to” each other by transmitting electrical…

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Stem Cell Treatments for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a well recognized name for a disease that millions are suffering from, including some well known people such as actor Michael J. Fox. Many people have heard of the disease and may know of a friend or…

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