Unit 5
Stem Cells
(HeLa cells in the background here)
Goals: By the end of this unit, you'll be able to...
...explain cell differentiation from stem cells to specialized cells
...describe the process of cell dedifferentiation and re-differentiation
...describe HeLa cells and cell immortality
...explain the basics of embryonic development
Essential Questions:
How do we change from one single cell to approximately 220 specialized cell types?
What are the medical implications of stem cell research and treatments?
