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Is it possible for stem cells to hurt someone in any way?

I am writing a paper about stem cell research,and one of the topics I'd like to address is whether it can harm a person in anyway. I tried google,but found no results,so I turn to you for help.

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1. The problem with answering your question is that not enough research has been done to know the effects of stem cells over the long run. I'd stay away from this area and stick to the possibilities of stem cell research.
2. I don't think so but check out the link below.
3. No, Stems cells cannot hurt you, any more than a transfusion of the blood type you have. Now whether the stem cells will do what is wanted is another question. But no matter what is told to you about stem cell contreversy, remember, Without science and trying things, we wouldn't have antibiotics, no cancer controls, No smallpox irratification, No control of polio, or many other communicalable deseases, 100 Years ago, a life span was considered good at 35 years, now 80 is becoming the norm. Stem cell research is good and doesn't have to hurt anyone.
4. The amazing thing about stem cells is that they have the ability to replicate and differentiate into different cell types. On the other hand, the problem with stem cells is is that they have the ability to replicate and differentiate into different cell types. The processes whereby stem cells can mature into different tissue types and STOP growing are not fully understood at this time. You put them in and hopefully they do what you want, but there's the risk they might do something else, and even develop into cancer. This isn't to say that safe therapy can't be developed, but it's a reason for caution, I think. Random article on the subject that I found with Google: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4465717.stm
5. You ask a rather complicated question. I haven't seen much on your issue in terms of harm resulting from stem cell used in clinical trials. I did see one article, don't have the link to it anymore, that suggest one does not want to undergo any form of stem cell treatment when no true medical condition exist requiring that therapy. As I recall, it was believed that under those conditions, the stem cells might implant at random locations throughout the body, interfering with other organ systems. Stem cells, by their very nature, in order to do what they do, a specific kind of injury or disease of the body is required. When properly used, stem cells are not any more dangerous than most other medical treatments, in my opinion.