Question

Write any four uses of stem cell.

Answer 1

1. Regenerative Therapy:
   1. Cell Therapy: Stem cells are used to replace the dead cells in case of conditions like diabetes, myocardial infarction, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, etc. 
   2. To produce blood cells required in conditions like anaemia, thalassemia, leukemia, etc.
2. Organ Transplantation: In case of failure of organs like kidney and liver, those can be produced with the help of stem cells and transplanted.
3. Drug Testing and Development: Stem cells help in testing new drugs for safety and effectiveness, reducing the need for animal testing and improving drug research.
4. Studying Disease Mechanisms: Scientists use stem cells to study how diseases develop at a cellular level, leading to better understanding and potential treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, and diabetes.