What are in vitro fertilization (IVF)-derived stem cells?
Human IVF-derived stem cells have the unique capacity to become any type of cell, tissue or organ as they mature and develop, yet they cannot themselves develop into a full human being. Scientists do not know why these cells alone have this ability. Because they can form any cell type of the human body, these human stem cells hold great promise for several medical therapies and scientific purposes. They are able to replicate themselves while remaining in an immature, or “undifferentiated” state, thus offering a potentially unlimited source of cells for organ transplantation, as well as provide a model system for drug discovery and the study of human development. Does JDRF support IVF-derived stem cell research? Yes. While IVF-derived stem cell research is at a very early stage, it appears to offer great promise to quicken the pace of discovery for a cure for diabetes. JDRF encourages the pursuit of this line of research within the framework of appropriate scientific and ethical safegua
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