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What is a primary goal of gene therapy?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common misconception about stem cell treatment in the Philippines?
What is an example of a scientific and technological innovation that made a breakthrough in the area of human health?
What is an example of a scientific and technological innovation that made a breakthrough in the area of human health?
What is the primary goal of stem-cell therapy, according to Dr. Bernal?
What is the primary goal of stem-cell therapy, according to Dr. Bernal?
What is a crucial aspect of stem cell treatment, according to Dr. Bernal?
What is a crucial aspect of stem cell treatment, according to Dr. Bernal?
What is Dr. Bernal's area of expertise in medicine?
What is Dr. Bernal's area of expertise in medicine?
What is Dr. Bernal's role at the University of California-Los Angeles?
What is Dr. Bernal's role at the University of California-Los Angeles?
What award did Dr. Bernal receive in 2012?
What award did Dr. Bernal receive in 2012?
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.
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Explore the role of gene therapy in treating diseases and disorders, alongside other aspects of human health such as diet, lifestyle, and medicine.
