embryonic stem cell
Undifferentiated developmental origin
Embryonic stem cells are cells derived from early-stage embryos that can develop into any cell type in the body.
This versatility makes them valuable for medical research and potential therapies.
Their use is controversial because extracting them destroys the embryo: Embryonic stem cell research faces ongoing ethical debates.
Recognizing meaningful differences
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- inner cell massEmbryo-forming blastocyst cells
- self-renewalReplenishing from within
- totipotentCan develop into any cell
multipotent · cell fate · gene expression · cell division · mitosis · ectoderm · mesoderm · endoderm
Laboratory technique for growing tissue
- in vitroIn an artificial environment
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- clinical trialsControlled health research experiments
- drug discoveryDeveloping new therapeutic compounds
peer review · publications · protocols · derivation · cell lines · growth factors · characterization · quality control
Embryo forms primary layers
- organogenesisEmbryonic tissue becoming structures
- morphogenesisDevelopmental shape emergence
- inductionFormal admission process
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
fetus · growth · specification · hedgehog · body plan · developmental stages
Moral philosophy for medicine
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- pro-choiceSupporting legal abortion access
- abortionEnding a pregnancy
consent · informed consent · sanctity · dilemma · autonomy · beneficence · exploitation · regulation
Surgical organ relocation
- repairRestore to working order
- healingRestoration of health
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
differentiation
Recognizing meaningful differences
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- inner cell massEmbryo-forming blastocyst cells
- self-renewalReplenishing from within
totipotent · multipotent · cell fate · gene expression · cell division · mitosis · ectoderm · mesoderm · endoderm · chromatin
cell culture
Laboratory technique for growing tissue
- in vitroIn an artificial environment
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- clinical trialsControlled health research experiments
drug discovery · peer review · publications · protocols · derivation · cell lines · growth factors · characterization · quality control · standardization
gastrulation
Embryo forms primary layers
- organogenesisEmbryonic tissue becoming structures
- morphogenesisDevelopmental shape emergence
- inductionFormal admission process
zygote · fetus · growth · specification · hedgehog · body plan · developmental stages
bioethics
Moral philosophy for medicine
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- pro-choiceSupporting legal abortion access
abortion · consent · informed consent · sanctity · dilemma · autonomy · beneficence · exploitation · regulation · legislation
transplantation
Surgical organ relocation
- repairRestore to working order
- healingRestoration of health
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
spinal cord injury · diabetes · macular degeneration · heart disease · teratoma
- stem cellsstem cells, stem cell, adult stem cells, ESC, self-renewal