Group+4

__ Group 4- Stem Cells- Con __Your first task is to research the issue of stem cells. The information to include: In order to fulfill the requirements of the assignment, as a group, you must place all the above information on this WIki page. You must include a link to a webpage that contains information on stem cells. Once you have completed this Wiki page, you will be asked to argue that using stem cells should NOT be allowed in the United States. You must EACH be able to argue at LEAST 3 points against the use of stem cells. This will be done in a forum on Moodle. Keep in mind that I can (and will) check to see who adds things to this Wiki page, be sure to do your part and be an active participant in this assignment!!
 * 1) The definition of biotechnology, genetic engineering and ethics[[image:enrichedbio/stem_cells.jpg align="right"]]
 * 2) The definition of stem cells, including the types
 * 3) A __description__ of where the different type of stem cells come from
 * 4) W****////hat is oc____curing in the United States in terms of stem cell research
 * 5) What medical breakthroughs (have been or hope to be made) through the process of stem cell research
 * 6) Something else that you found interesting about stem cells

1) - bio technology: theuse of living orgnisms in mkig products or to manage the enviroment    - genetic engineering: the applcation of methods that permit manipulation of genetic material to alter ereditary traits     - ethics: system of morol principles OR the branch of philosophy dealing with right and wrong


 * 1) 2 stem cells are cells with 2 unique qualities, they can divideas many times as they want and they can mature into several specialized cells. The 2 different kindsof stem cells are tissue stem cells which are derived, resident in, adult tissue cells, the other kind is embryonic tissue cells, which arepresant in the early stages of a fetus.

http://stemcells.nih.gov/

6) an interesting fact about stem cells is the the embryo is the size of George Washington's nose on quarter!!!!!!!