What promise do stem cells hold for the treatment of medical conditions? In this five-part online course you will explore the history and basic biology of stem cells, learn about new research techniques, and find out how stem cells could lead to cures for diseases and to individualized medicine. You will hear from Museum scientists, medical researchers at the frontiers of the field, and a panel of bioethics experts who will address the ethical implications of stem cell research and therapy. Learn what has already been accomplished, what challenges remain, and what medical breakthroughs may lie ahead.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to Stem Cells
How Do Stem Cells Work?
Using Stem Cells to Study Disease
Using Stem Cells to Treat Disease
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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE SCIENCE OF STEM CELLS
I haven't finished yet, but I'm really enjoying the course. Mr Mazzoni is an excellent lecturer, explaining things such that even I understand. Plenty of pictures are worth thousands of words.
Good overview of Stem Cell current stage of development.
The week 5 content about ethics of stem cell research has good quality content and also asks the right questions, current and future.
Amazing course! Not only does it teach you valuable information about stem cells, but also gives you a closer look to scientific research and what it's like to work as a scientist. Thank you!
The course is really good, informative. Can understand easily. Interesting. Have information of research process, expected results, application. And ethical issues are well explained
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