In Brazil, in 2009, an 18-year-old boy had half of his jaw and teeth removed due to a tumor. The scientists took part of his bone marrow and extracted the adult stem cells from it and formed an osteoblast, which is a bone-forming cell. Six months after the osteoblast was injected, it began to form new bone material that filled in the gaps (NIH Stem Cells). Stem cells could be a brilliant way to treat many diseases and disorders and should be supported by everyone. Stem cells get their name because they are building blocks from which other cells develop. They are capable of developing into a wide range of cells. Stem cells could potentially be used to grow new cells to replace cells destroyed or damaged by age or disease, or by the side effects of disease treatment. Once modified, they cannot be modified again. Stem cells can divide to create more cells before they begin to change (Freedman 6). There are two types of stem cells: adult and embryonic. Adult stem cells are produced in the bone marrow of the bones of the arms and legs. They are more mature than embryonic stem cells, so they cannot develop into as many types of cells (Freedman 8). Embryonic stem cells can be collected from leftover embryos in fertility clinics or from embryos from terminated pregnancies (Freedman 10). Scientists take stem cells from early embryos and use them to create cells found in 200 different types of tissues (Freedman 8). There are also umbilical cord stem cells that can be obtained from the blood coming out of umbilical cords (Freedman 9). They are less mature than adult stem cells but more mature than embryonic stem cells (Freedman 10). Much research is currently being carried out on stem cells. Scientists are trying to screw up middle of paper ......the capabilities but do not agree with the manufacturing of embryos in vitro. Southern Baptists strongly oppose the use of embryonic tissue from aborted embryos (StemCells Inc.). All types of stem cell research should be supported and funded. There are many ways to use them. Over the past 20 years, more than 20,000 patients have received umbilical cord blood transplants, primarily treating leukemia and blood disorders in children (NIH stem cells). Although there is still much research to be done to fully utilize stem cells, what our scientists can do with them is incredible. Works Cited Freedman, Jeri. American Debates on Stem Cell Research. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 2008. “Frequently Asked Questions” print. Home page for NIH stem cell information. NP, 2013. Web. 04Dec. 2013. “Stem Cells 101.” StemCells, Inc. Np, 2013. Web. December 4. 2013.