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= Therapeutic Stem Cells Assignment  =

**Task 1:**

 * Create a 5-10 minute video presentation about stem cells that covers the following:**


 * = __What is a stem cell?__ ||= __Why is the medical profession so excited about stem cell technology?__ ||= __What are the potential disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine?__ ||= __What do you think about stem cell research?__ ||
 * < How is a stem cell different from other cell types?

Where do stem cells come from?

How is it used in medicine (explain using a specific example)? ||< Relate this answer to the example you used before.

What are the advantages to using stem cells over other forms of medicine? ||< What happens if the stem cell takes hold and starts to divide uncontrollably?

Could stem cells supply eternal youth?

Also, think about cost, source, scarcity. ||< Does anything about stem cells worry you?

What ethical decisions are involved?

Who should be consulted?

Who has had problems with stem cells in the past? || Use the Stem Cells Pathfinder to help you source quailty information on stem cells on the internet and in the HSMC.


 * Post the video presentation to YouTube and post a link to it on the class blog. Remember you must identify yourself on your video by your first name only!**

Task 2:

 * Watch TWO video presentations made by other students in the class that have used a medical example that is different to yours, and comment about the advantages, disadvantages and what you think of the ethics involved in their medical example.**