Embreodic stem cells are cells taken from embryos for research. Most stem cells are derived from in vitro cells which come from the embryo when it is only a few days old. Cell culture, (AKA) Growing cells in the laboratory, Is one way to increase stem cell research. The way they do this is they take inner cell mas and lay it in a nutrient broth called culture medium. The container that it is placed in that contains the culture medium will be coated in a feeder layer, which is mouse embreodic stem cells that have been treated, so they will not split, which helps the other cells enlarge. Stem cells can help a grate deal and should be researched. Imagine, cancer patients being able to be injected with a liquid and instantly be fixed.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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