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Public uncertainty persists about current benefits and realistic future expectations. Health educators are tasked with providing an unbiased account of the state of the field. 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Eve, Phillip J. Marty, Robert J. McDermott, Stephen K. Klasko, and Paul R. Sanberg  \nABSTRACT  \nStem cells are being touted as the greatest discovery for the potential treatment of a myriad of diseases in the new millennium, but there is still much research to be done before it will be known whether they can live up to this description. There is also an ethical debate over the production of one of the most valuable types of stem cell: the embryonic form. Consequently, there is public confusion over the benefits currently being derived from the use of stem cells and what can potentially be expected from their use in the future. The health educator’s role is to give an unbiased account of the current state of stem cell research. This paper provides the groundwork by discussing the types of cells currently identified, their potential use, and some of the political and ethical pitfalls resulting from such use.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nStem cells are believed to be one of the greatest untapped resources currently available for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Inasmuch as current knowledge of stem cells is a combination of scientific reality and cautious speculation, considerable research is required to identify the true, long-term potential for medical advances from these cells. As health resources professionals, communicators, and advocates,1 health educators are in a position to advance the public dialogue about this promising technology. This article offers a general overview of stem cells, their potential for extending life and improving its overall quality, and some thoughts on the role of health educators with regard to professional and lay audiences.  \nWHAT ARE STEM CELLS?  \nStem cells are template cells found throughout the body that can grow to  \nbecome cells with specialized functions.2-6 These cells replicate to generate “offspring”cells that can be either stem cells (and hence, self-renewing) or specialized cells (i.e., differentiated cells) that play a specific role—becoming blood, bone, brain, or skin cells, among others.7 Stem cells, therefore, have the potential to act as repair systems for replacement of damaged cells.2-6 The field in which a great deal of research is currently underway to determine the use of stems cells in the treatment of diseases and injuries is called  \nDavid Eve is an instructor atthe Center of Excellence forAging and Brain Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.(MDC 078), Tampa, FL 33612; E-mail: deve@ [health.usf.edu. Phillip J. Marty and Robert](health.usf.edu. Phillip J. Marty and Robert) J. McDermott are professors in the Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida College of Public Health; E-mail:  \n“regenerative medicine.” Under “normal”conditions stem cells continue to replicate until they receive a signal to differentiate into a specific cell type.8 When stem cells receive such a signal they first become progenitor cells, and later, the final mature cell type. Determination of the different signals that cause the stem cell to become a specifictype rather than just continue to replicate is important (and, in some cases, it is the absence rather than the presence of a signal that is the important factor).8 The ability of  \npmarty@health.usf.edu andrmcdermo@health. [usf.edu. Stephen K. Klasko](usf.edu. Stephen K. Klasko) is vice president of USF Health and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida; E-mail: [sklasko@health.usf.edu. Paul R. Sanberg is a](sklasko@health.usf.edu. Paul R. Sanberg is a)[ ](sklasko@health.usf.edu. Paul R. Sanberg is a)distinguished university professor and director of the Center of Excellence forAging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida; E[mail: psanberg@health.usf.edu](mail: psanberg@health.usf.edu).  \n David J. Eve, Phillip J. Marty, Robert J. McDermott, S","cbCairMA49bF386K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairMA49bF386K","pdf",235082,13,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# What Are Stem Cells?\n# Different Types of Stem Cells\n## Embryonic and Fetal Stem Cells","[{\"question\":\"Why does the paper emphasize that stem cell claims are still uncertain?\",\"answer\":\"It states that much research remains needed before the long-term treatment potential can be confirmed and understood.\"},{\"question\":\"What role does the health educator play according to the article?\",\"answer\":\"The article says health educators should provide an unbiased account of the current state of stem cell research for both professional and lay audiences.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the article describe embryonic stem cells in relation to other stem-cell types?\",\"answer\":\"It notes that embryonic stem cells are considered the most “plastic,” meaning they can differentiate into many different cell types.\"}]","Stem Cell Research and Health Education - Feature Article | PDF",33]