Year 12
Human Biology
Harnessing stem cells to grow new cells [Video file]. (2009, June 25). ABC Catalyst. Retrieved from http://abcspla.sh/m/1271563
Although this clip from 2009 you can view it to find out what stem cells are and why they are valuable to medical research.
Maldonado-Soto, A. R., Oakley, D. H., Wichterle, H., Stein, J., Doetsch, F. K., & Henderson, C. E. (2014). Stem cells in the nervous system. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 93(11 Suppl 3), S132-44. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4197112/
McCahill, A. (2017, February). Stem cells and regenerative medicine. Biological Sciences, 29(3), pp. 2-7.
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2016). Stem Cell Basics I. In Stem Cell Information. Retrieved from https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/1.htm
Pepper, M. S. (2015, August 19). A beginner’s guide to understanding stem cells. The Converstation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/a-beginners-guide-to-understanding-stem-cells-45502
Ted-Ed. (2013, September 10). What are stem cells? – Craig A. Kohn [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/evH0I7Coc54
A basic introduction to what stem cells and how scientists are harnessing their medical potential.
The following websites will assist you to find out about the nervous system disorders of:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease. (n.d.). Better health channel. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/dementia-alzheimers-disease
Alzheimer disease. (2019). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from Britannica School database.
Alzheimer’s disease. (n.d.). Dementia Australia. Retrieved from https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/types-of-dementia/alzheimers-disease
Causes of dementia. (n.d.). Dementia Australia. Retrieved from https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/dementia-research/causes-of-dementia
Parkinson’s Disease
All about Parkinson’s. (n.d.). Shake It Up Australian Foundation. Retrieved from https://shakeitup.org.au/understanding-parkinsons/
Parkinson’s Australia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.parkinsons.org.au/
Parkinson’s disease. (n.d.). Better Health Channel. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/parkinsons-disease
Parkinson disease. (2019). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from Britannica School database.
What is Parkinson’s? (n.d.). Parkinson’s UK. Retrieved from https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/what-parkinsons
Cell replacement therapy may also be known as:
- Stem cell therapy
- Tissue engineering
Below you will find sources of information related to cell replacement therapy as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease
EuroStemCell. (2016). Alzheimer’s disease: how could stem cells help? Retrieved from https://www.eurostemcell.org/alzheimers-disease-how-could-stem-cells-help
Fang, Y., Gao, T., Zhang, B., & Pu, J. (2018). Recent Advances: Decoding Alzheimer’s Disease With Stem Cells. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 10. Retrieved from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2018.00077/full
O’Reilly, N. (2018). Regenerative medicine: a new hope in dementia treatment? Australasian Biotechnology, 28(2), 20–21. Retrieved from Australian/ New Zealand Reference Centre.
Patel, H.H. (2019). Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer’s. News Medical. Retrieved from https://www.news-medical.net/health/Stem-Cell-Therapy-for-Alzheimers.aspx
Smith, D.G. (2017). Do Stem Cells Hold the Key to Curing Alzheimer’s Disease? Retrieved from https://gladstone.org/about-us/news/do-stem-cells-hold-key-curing-alzheimer-s-disease
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Parkinson’s Disease
Denworth, L. (2014). The Regenerating Brain. Scientific American Mind, 25(3). Retrieved from Science Reference Centre database.
EDPA. (2015). Stem cell (cell replacement) therapy. Retrieved from https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/surgical-treatments/stem-cell-cell-replacement-therapy/
Paddock, C. (2014). Breakthrough in stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s. Retrieved from https://www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/news/stem-cell-treatment-for-parkinsons
Panchision, D.M. (2016). Repairing the Nervous System with Stem Cells. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/Regenerative_Medicine/2006Chapter3.htm
, et al. (2016). Induced pluripotent stem cells in Parkinson’s disease: scientific and clinical challenges. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 87(7). Retrieved from https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/jnnp/87/7/697.full.pdf
When considering the ethical implications of cell replacement therapy, especially the use of embryonic stem cells, make sure to keep to scientific reasons. Arguments related to religion i.e. “playing God” are not acceptable.
Langwith, J. (2012). Stem cells. Michigan, United States of America: Greenhaven Press.
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1. Locating and selecting sources of information
It is recommended that you begin your research with the sources of information provided on this page. These sources are to help you get started on your research about cell replacement therapy and it’s potential to treat nervous system disorders.
To locate other articles try using the following Library eResources before using the free internet.
- Ebsco – Australian New Zealand Reference Centre
- Ebsco – Science Reference Centre
- Infobase – Science Online
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you need to locate further information sources via a Google search, be sure to use the CRAAP test to evaluate the websites you come across. The website needs to pass the test for you to select and use it as a source of information.
2. Referencing
Refer to the MLC Referencing Guide for more details about acknowledging your sources of information.
We also recommend using Citefast to help you create your reference list. You can create a free account to save your references as you go.
3. Collaborate, share and exchange your work
In your groups, select the Microsoft Office 365 application you will use to prepare and present your research to the rest of the class. Remember you each have an account using your MLC login credentials.
The following are recommended:
- OneNote – for your notetaking
- Sway or Powerpoint – for your presentation
Make sure to use the cloud applications (i.e through your internet browser) via your Office 365 account.
One person in your group will need to create the file and use the share feature to allow your group members to edit.
You will then be able to share the link to the document with your teacher for adding to Connect. Make sure to change the sharing options to disable editing before sending the share link.
Your teacher or teacher librarian will demonstrate how to do this. If you need help please visit or email Ms Bright or Mrs Bakitch in the Library.
Twig video – The Nervous System
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Image Credit
Cell solution header [Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.agilent.com/en/solutions/cell-metabolism/stem-cell-biology