Stem CellsThe Solution To Your Future

Tim DemuthRussell Strutz

Stem Cells What is Stem

Cell? Taking

“Interchangeable” cells and making them into different cell types

Dead Cells into New Cells

Why does it matter?

Fetus Stem Cell The Fetus/Placenta

Advantages Most Flexible,

Endless Potential, Never Losing an Organ

Disadvantages Human Embryo

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell

From the Umbilical Cord Advantages

Protection, Matches, Availability, Ethnic Diversity, Fewer Infections

Disadvantages Volume, Time Factor,

Infection Risk, Same Donor Never Twice

Adult Stem Cell Found in Organs and Tissues

Brain, Bone Marrow, Heart, Liver, etc.

Mainly in Quiescent Mode (Non-Dividing) Activated When Needed by

Tissues Advantages

Specialized Cells Disadvantages

Limited Number Hard to Grow Large Quantities

Stem Cell Summary Three main types of Stem Cells

Each of them have their own purpose

Fetus, Umbilical Cord, Adult Stem Cells

Each of these can save lives in different ways Cure Diseases Helps grow organ tissues

Stem Cell research today, could save your life in the future.