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Gene Therapy and Human Health

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What is a primary goal of gene therapy?

To regenerate skin cells for beauty treatments

To use stem cells to treat or prevent disease

To replace bad copies of genes with healthy ones (correct)

To understand the effects of aspirin at the nano level

What is a characteristic of stem cells?

They are committed to conducting a specific function

They can only regenerate skin cells

They have the ability to self-renew and produce progenitor cells (correct)

They are fully differentiated cells

What is the primary purpose of stem cell therapy?

To treat or prevent disease or condition (correct)

To relieve pain through aspirin

To understand the effects of nanotechnology

To regenerate heart cells

What is a common misconception about stem cell treatment in the Philippines?

It is a new-found medical fountain of youth Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a scientific and technological innovation that made a breakthrough in the area of human health?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of stem-cell therapy, according to Dr. Bernal?

To allow the body to heal itself Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of stem cell treatment, according to Dr. Bernal?

Analyzing at the molecular level what is causing the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Bernal's area of expertise in medicine?

Regenerative medicine and oncology Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Bernal's role at the University of California-Los Angeles?

Professor Emeritus of Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What award did Dr. Bernal receive in 2012?

The Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gene Therapy

Gene therapy involves replacing bad copies of genes with new ones to treat diseases and disorders.

Stem Cells

Stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and produce progenitor cells.
Stem cells are different from most body cells, which are committed to specific functions (e.g., heart cells or skin cells).

Uses of Stem Cells

Leukemia
Neurodegeneration
Brain and spinal cord injury
Heart disease

Stem Cell Treatment in the Philippines

There is a surge in stem cell therapy advertisements in the Philippines, packaged as a "cure-all" remedy.
Experts warn the public to be cautious and distinguish real experts from unqualified clinics.
Stem cell therapy is not a "cure-all" or an anti-aging program, but rather aims to help the body heal itself.

Dr. Samuel Bernal's Expertise

Dr. Bernal is a Filipino-American doctor-lawyer expert in regenerative medicine and regulatory law.
He is educated at Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School and has received the 2012 Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas.

Stem Cell Treatment Approach

Stem cell treatment requires analyzing the molecular level to understand the problem or prevent it.
Stem cells are a small part of the molecular approach to medicine.