title: Advances and challenges in the therapeutic use of stem cells.
abstract: In spite of the monumental challenges, supporters of stem cell research remain convinced of its benefits to future generations. This article outlines what stem cells are and discusses their current therapeutic applications, current research, new potential uses, and the scientific and ethical challenges that these present.
authors.affiliation: Lymphoma Association.
authors.forename: Catriona Gilmour
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016381:Islets of Langerhans Transplantation; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*