Practice Disease Modeling And Drug Screening (4) - Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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Question 1.
What does iPSC stand for?
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It involves reprogramming adult cells.
Question 2.
Name one disease that can be modeled with iPSCs.
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Think about neurodegenerative diseases.
3Question 3.
What technology allows scientists to model diseases using patients' own cells?
- CRISPR
- iPSCs
- Cloning
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It involves reprogramming cells.
4Question 4.
True or False: iPSCs can only be derived from embryonic tissues.
- True
- False
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Think about how these cells are created.
Question 5.
Design a study investigating drug response variability in diabetic iPSCs. What parameters would you consider?
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Consider factors like blood sugar levels and genetic markers.
Question 6.
Propose a method to mitigate tumorigenicity risks from using iPSCs for therapy.
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Think about the differentiation process and safety protocols.

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