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An entry level course on stem cells is offered that will be suitable for students of freshman to junior standing who have successfully completed at least one biology course. Stem cells are one of the most rapidly growing topics in biology. Stem cell research ranges from basic biology to regeneration to clinical applications to ethics. In this course, you will learn the general features of embryonic stem cells, artificially created stem cells, and stem cells that are present in adult tissues. In this course, we will cover how stem cells contribute to tissue regeneration, how scientists create and manipulate them, how stem cells are used in research and medicine, and the issues that have shaped public perception of stem cell research. Then, you will learn about bone marrow transplantation, an established stem cell-based therapy, and various diseases that may be potentially treatable by stem cell therapies. By the end of this course, you will have deeper insights into stem cell research, its current and potential medical applications, and its controversial public image.

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