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BIOTECHNOLOGY
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to test the effectiveness of new drugs
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the generation of cells and tissues that can be used in cell based therapies
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to understand the consequences of turning genes off and on
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -By watching stem cells mature into cells in bones, heart muscle, nerves, and other organs and tissue, researchers may better understand how diseases and conditions develop. Generate healthy cells to replace cells affected by disease (regenerative medicine).
Detailed explanation-2: -Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can give rise to every cell type in the fully formed body, but not the placenta and umbilical cord. These cells are incredibly valuable because they provide a renewable resource for studying normal development and disease, and for testing drugs and other therapies.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why are stem cells important? Stem cells are the body’s “master cells.” They are the building blocks of all organs, tissues, blood and the immune system. In many tissues they serve as an internal repair system, regenerating to replace lost or damaged cells for the life of a person.
Detailed explanation-4: -The embryonic stem cells used in research today come from unused embryos. These result from an in vitro fertilization procedure. They are donated to science. These embryonic stem cells are pluripotent.